World League

Blårandsarenan
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Robert Pires took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Waldir Galvão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfred Tingelholm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Waldir Galvão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfred Tingelholm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Waldir Galvão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th match minute, Blåränderna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gert Björklund to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Blåränderna defense, Diego Munhoz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alfred Tingelholm. The Blåränderna fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alfred Tingelholm should have stopped the shot. Alfred Tingelholm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cássio Cerezo in the 28th minute of the match. When Nelsinho Coelho fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Anarquia Atlético Clube's protests and gave Nelsinho Coelho a yellow card for diving instead. Nelsinho Coelho hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Pablo-Enrique Ucles stood somewhat misplaced when Robert Pires came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 34 minute. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Anarquia Atlético Clube's goalkeeper Pablo-Enrique Ucles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Ulryk Harendarski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Blåränderna getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Joakim Kielstedt hit a great ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 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 Diego Munhoz made a kick off. After 53 minutes, Edgard Koehler made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Blåränderna's Alfred Tingelholm tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Blåränderna's Joakim Kielstedt got a free kick in the 58th minute. Alfred Tingelholm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Waldir Galvão in the 60th minute of the match. Nigel Winterburn hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. A throw-in in the 64th minute of the game was made by Nelsinho Coelho with Waldir Galvão as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Cássio Cerezo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 65th minute. Anarquia Atlético Clube's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Blåränderna's Tommy Heggert managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Nelsinho Coelho in the 67 minute of the game. Blåränderna's Alfred Tingelholm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulryk Harendarski in the 71st minute of play. Pablo-Enrique Ucles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Pires, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Blåränderna were awarded a corner in the 73th minute after Anarquia Atlético Clube's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Robert Pires took the corner. Robert Pires made a great header on Blåränderna's corner, it was just that Anarquia Atlético Clube's Pablo-Enrique Ucles managed to reach the ball for a save. Ulryk Harendarski took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfred Tingelholm. Alfred Tingelholm dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. Blåränderna's Tor Edberg was substituted for Robert Pires. 77 minutes into the game, one of Blåränderna:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 82nd minute of the match Anarquia Atlético Clube got a corner. Blåränderna's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Arnaldo Alcântara ran over to the corner to take the kick. The supporters of Blåränderna booed when Anarquia Atlético Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nelsinho Coelho didn't get a good kick on the ball. 96 minutes into the game, Waldir Galvão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Anarquia Atlético Clube's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Blåränderna the free kick. After 96 played minutes Anarquia Atlético Clube got a freekick which was hit by Waldir Galvão. Anarquia Atlético Clube played a much better game than Blåränderna and deserved their victory. The Blåränderna players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.