World League

Estádio Grajaú-MG
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Percival Munhoz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ladislao Harriet in the 4th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ladislao Harriet in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Percival Munhoz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 11 minutes into the match, Ladislao Harriet had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Percival Munhoz. Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ladislao Harriet was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. A collision led to Empire of Soccer getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Xanthos Fikias hit a great ball. In the 17th minute Xanthos Fikias shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Percival Munhoz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th minute, Jim Ahlroht hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 25 minutes into the match, Breno Tasso sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Nestor Guillelmus threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Breno Tasso this time. 27 minutes into the match, Empire of Soccer's goal looked a bit too open when Tales Pombal came free, but Nestor Guillelmus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG were awarded a corner in the 28th minute after Empire of Soccer's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Breno Tasso took the corner. Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Breno Tasso was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Nestor Guillelmus in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cauã Passos during the 29th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Cauã Passos hit a great ball. 31 minutes into the match, Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's goal looked a bit too open when Ladislao Harriet came free, but Percival Munhoz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, Empire of Soccer's goalkeeper Nestor Guillelmus had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Michel Salles. Michel Salles in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nestor Guillelmus, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ladislao Harriet's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Percival Munhoz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. In the 44th minute of the match Empire of Soccer got a corner. Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Teukros Diplarakos ran over to the corner to take the kick. Percival Munhoz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xanthos Fikias in the 47th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Breno Tasso to make the kick off. With a little luck, Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Percival Munhoz got control of the ball when Ladislao Harriet tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tales Pombal in the 58th minute of play forced Empire of Soccer's goalkeeper Nestor Guillelmus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 59th minute, Xanthos Fikias got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Xanthos Fikias in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Percival Munhoz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ladislao Harriet got free with Percival Munhoz in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Percival Munhoz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ladislao Harriet in the 70th minute. Percival Munhoz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ladislao Harriet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 77th minute, Ladislao Harriet got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 81st match minute, Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Faustão Trigo to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Percival Munhoz got control of the ball when Ladislao Harriet tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 86th minute Tales Pombal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nestor Guillelmus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nestor Guillelmus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tales Pombal in the 86th minute of play. Percival Munhoz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ladislao Harriet, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. In the 88thth minute of the game Ladislao Harriet who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Percival Munhoz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Percival Munhoz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ladislao Harriet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ladislao Harriet received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Percival Munhoz came out and tried to block the shot, but Ladislao Harriet slotted it home off the left post making it 0-6 in the 92nd minute. Percival Munhoz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Xanthos Fikias went, in the 95th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-7 was the resulting score. The Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Empire of Soccer were clearly better and deserved to take the win.