World League

Jaciara
Spectators: 7465 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Mohieddine Ayari started the match with the kick off. Jiang Lei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Marquez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 7 minutes, Simon Gerbault mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CERRO PORTEÑO and the Independente FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 7th minute, Simon Gerbault hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 8th match minute, Independente FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luiz Marquez to maneuver through the defense. In the 19th minute, Mohieddine Ayari 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. After some careless play in the Independente FC defense, Mohieddine Ayari kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nando Sena. The Independente FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nando Sena should have stopped the shot. 24 minutes into the match, Independente FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mohieddine Ayari came free, but Nando Sena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mohieddine Ayari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 28 minutes into the match, CERRO PORTEÑO's goalkeeper Jiang Lei had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Raí Prestes. 33 minutes into the match, CERRO PORTEÑO's goalkeeper Jiang Lei had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Raí Prestes. CERRO PORTEÑO's Moreno Martins managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Edinho Secco in the 35 minute of the game. Mohieddine Ayari blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nando Sena having to make a save. In the 38th minute, Edinho Secco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mohieddine Ayari took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nando Sena. Nando Sena dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Nando Sena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mohieddine Ayari in the 45th minute of the match.

After 52 minutes Independente FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was 任棋振 who took care of the corner kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hudson Toscano during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Independente FC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Hudson Toscano hit a great ball. Jiang Lei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Marquez in the 60th minute of play. Jiang Lei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raí Prestes, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Independente FC's goalkeeper Nando Sena, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 72nd minute CERRO PORTEÑO were awarded a corner. 任棋振 went to the cornerflag to take it. Vermudo Capetillo was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Nando Sena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 任棋振 in the 74th minute of play. After 75 played minutes Independente FC got a freekick which was hit by Aloísio da Rocha. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mohieddine Ayari in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nando Sena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mohieddine Ayari blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nando Sena having to make a save. Independente FC's Nando Sena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mohieddine Ayari in the 85th minute of play. Aloísio da Rocha made in the 90th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Edinho Secco. Mohieddine Ayari's late challenge caught a Independente FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mohieddine Ayari helped the player get up and apologised. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. CERRO PORTEÑO walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.