World League

Vivant Arena
Spectators: 8139 (Terracing: 6105, Seating: 1872, VIP seats: 162) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Roneixon Siqueira started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roneixon Siqueira in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck A.J. 关平 prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Espigão Steamrollers's Carlos Fernando Azevedo got a free kick in the 15th minute. 18 minutes into the game, Waldemar Netto threw the ball into play from the sideline. Vivant's Marin Lipets quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The crowd rose to their feet as Vivant's Larry Hallam slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Pablo Patrone. That made the score 1-0 after 22 minutes of play. 26 minutes into the match, Roneixon Siqueira had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of A.J. 关平. Vivant's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roneixon Siqueira was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Clemente Cisneros fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pablo Patrone having to interfere. Larry Hallam sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Espigão Steamrollers made a substitution. Manuel Faria replaced Gabriel Sara. The wind increased when Larry Hallam made the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes Espigão Steamrollers got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Faria. In the 54thth minute of the game Larry Hallam who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Espigão Steamrollers's Pablo Patrone was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Vivant's Larry Hallam in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Espigão Steamrollers's goalie prevented a goal. Pablo Patrone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marin Lipets, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. A.J. 关平 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tarcisio Galvão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Larry Hallam's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pablo Patrone read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. Waldemar Netto kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Espigão Steamrollers's Leandro Gil was substituted for Oswaldo Nascimento. In the 71st match minute, Espigão Steamrollers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Waldemar Netto to maneuver through the defense. In the 72nd minute Larry Hallam shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Patrone saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vivant's attentive Hilário Bento managed to snatch the ball when Areion Koulpasis made a throw-in in the 74th minute of the game. Marin Lipets blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pablo Patrone having to make a save. The audience was convinced that Larry Hallam's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pablo Patrone was relentless in the 75th minute of the game. Carlos Fernando Azevedo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but A.J. 关平 made a huge save. Pablo Patrone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Larry Hallam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pablo Patrone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Larry Hallam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Vivant getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Claitinho Marley hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Larry Hallam in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pablo Patrone saved Espigão Steamrollers from getting behind. Espigão Steamrollers's Tarcisio Galvão got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by Espigão Steamrollers's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Youri Van Der Talen was slow to take the kick. During this time Vivant's players had a chance to rest. Roneixon Siqueira might have been able to make a better finish in the 95th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over A.J. 关平. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Roneixon Siqueira ran back to his position shaking his head.