World League

XMAS park
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) After having played for 2 minutes, Josué Souto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jumentus Rock Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josué Souto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Reinaldo Arce might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Armando Polidori. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Reinaldo Arce ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind XMAS's goalkeeper Armando Polidori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, XMAS's Fabrizio Eboli got a free kick in the 12th minute. Rômulo Freire scored 0-1 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Armando Polidori, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 22ndth minute of the game Reinaldo Arce who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but XMAS's Armando Polidori was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Armando Polidori came out of the goal in the 24th minute to try and stop a shot by Jumentus Rock Club's Reinaldo Arce. But to his dismay, Reinaldo Arce quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Tomás Ceresso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ernesto Minichiello in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of Jumentus Rock Club booed when XMAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciccio Capaldo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind XMAS's goalkeeper Armando Polidori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 32 minutes into the match, Josué Souto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Armando Polidori. XMAS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Josué Souto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Jumentus Rock Club's Tomás Ceresso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Minichiello in the 36th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reinaldo Arce in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Armando Polidori saved XMAS from getting behind. After 39 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Anfilogino Di Nino. After having played for 39 minutes, Josué Souto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jumentus Rock Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josué Souto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 46 minutes into the game, Fabrizio Eboli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. XMAS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jumentus Rock Club the free kick. After a rather tough play, XMAS's Fabrizio Eboli got a free kick in the 46th minute. Armando Polidori came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by Jumentus Rock Club's Josué Souto. But to his dismay, Josué Souto quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ernesto Minichiello made a kick off. Gerson Queiroz hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 58 minutes into the match, XMAS's goalkeeper Armando Polidori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Reinaldo Arce. A collision led to XMAS getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Ciccio Capaldo hit a great ball. Through an outstanding action, after 62 minutes, Armando Polidori successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Jumentus Rock Club's Tomás Ceresso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberigo Gianfrancesco in the 64th minute of play. Tomás Ceresso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesto Minichiello, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. In the 68th minute of the match, Reinaldo Arce got a very nice opportunity to score, but Armando Polidori was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 69th minute, Rômulo Freire hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind XMAS's goalkeeper Armando Polidori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Reinaldo Arce in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Armando Polidori, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jumentus Rock Club made a substitution. Osvaldinho da Silva replaced Vagner Løve. After 79 minutes XMAS's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Rômulo Freire who took care of the corner kick. When Nestor de Souza fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jumentus Rock Club's protests and gave Nestor de Souza a yellow card for diving instead. After 81 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Fabrizio Eboli. Fabrizio Eboli kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Jumentus Rock Club's Nestor de Souza got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tomás Ceresso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberigo Gianfrancesco in the 87th minute of play. 89 minutes into the game, Nestor de Souza recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Armando Polidori. Nestor de Souza showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. Reinaldo Arce's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Armando Polidori skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Reinaldo Arce received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Armando Polidori came out and tried to block the shot, but Reinaldo Arce slotted it home off the left post making it 0-6 in the 95th minute. When the final whistle sounded Jumentus Rock Club left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than XMAS.