World League

Ricardo Bochini
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Valentin Valentine got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Futebol Dos Parça's goalkeeper Enrique Freire, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Herbert Lindholm in the 7th minute of play forced Galmock FC's goalkeeper Elias Firmin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Futebol Dos Parça's goalkeeper Enrique Freire had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Valentin Valentine. Valentin Valentine might have been able to make a better finish in the 12th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Enrique Freire. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Valentin Valentine ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luizão Maia in the 14th minute of play forced Galmock FC's goalkeeper Elias Firmin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Galmock FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Cesar Belo in the 18th minute. The corner led Galmock FC's Cesar Belo to fire away a dangerous shot which Enrique Freire despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marcel Abraão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elias Firmin having to interfere. In the 22nd match minute, Galmock FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fernan Roldan to maneuver through the defense. Elias Firmin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcel Abraão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan Senna in the 28th minute of play forced Galmock FC's goalkeeper Elias Firmin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 36 played minutes Galmock FC got a freekick which was hit by Elvio Jago. Adrianinho Eger's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elias Firmin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Elvio Jago lost his temper 38 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After a rather tough play, Galmock FC's Elvio Jago got a free kick in the 39th minute. In the 42nd minute of the match Futebol Dos Parça got a corner. Galmock FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Adrianinho Eger ran over to the corner to take the kick. Elias Firmin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herbert Lindholm, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentin Valentine during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Galmock FC getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Valentin Valentine hit a great ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marcel Abraão stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Futebol Dos Parça's Enrique Freire played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentin Valentine in the 51st minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Herbert Lindholm got free with Elias Firmin in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 57 minutes into the match, Futebol Dos Parça's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Valentine came free, but Enrique Freire reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59th minute Galmock FC were awarded a corner. Cesar Belo went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 61st minute Valentin Valentine shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enrique Freire saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Elias Firmin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrianinho Eger, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. In the 68th minute of the match, Juan Senna tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Elias Firmin saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a rather tough play, Galmock FC's Chip Douglas got a free kick in the 69th minute. Marcel Abraão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo López in the 72nd minute of play forced Futebol Dos Parça's goalkeeper Enrique Freire to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 74th minute of the match Galmock FC got a corner. Futebol Dos Parça's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cesar Belo ran over to the corner to take the kick. Galmock FC's Valentin Valentine was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Enrique Freire in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Enrique Freire showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Valentine in the 76th minute of the match. Galmock FC's Elias Firmin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Senna in the 83rd minute of play. In the 87th minute, Juan Senna reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Elias Firmin. The goal made the score 0-1. Lionel Ronaldo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 91st minute Gustavo López shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enrique Freire saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Galmock FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Futebol Dos Parça were clearly better and deserved to take the win.