World League

Arena Joinville
Spectators: 10961 (Terracing: 8222, Seating: 2521, VIP seats: 218) The mood of the audience was pleasant when James Batistuta made the kick off which started today's match. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Löfgren in the 3rd minute of play. Glenn Fyfe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Geovanildo Luis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Geovanildo Luis came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amador Martxel made in the 11th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by King Scorpio. In the 12th minute James Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from James Batistuta in the 24th minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Joinville City - FSCMZ's Geovanildo Luis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Glenn Fyfe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Glenn Fyfe was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Geovanildo Luis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 27 minute of play. Daniel Löfgren scored 1-1 in the 29th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Löfgren in the 37th minute of play. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's Amador Martxel got a free kick in the 42nd minute. 44 minutes into the game, Geovanildo Luis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Glenn Fyfe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Geovanildo Luis was the one to do the kick off. Glenn Fyfe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Geovanildo Luis's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from King Scorpio in the 54th minute of the match. In the 57th minute of the match, James Batistuta tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Daniel Löfgren could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made a huge save. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from James Batistuta in the 61st minute of the match. Joinville City - FSCMZ made a substitution. Cássio de Andrade replaced João Francisco Arce. A4p FC Gad's Erasmo Damião was substituted for Amador Martxel. Joinville City - FSCMZ made a substitution. Giovanni Sousa replaced Geovanildo Luis. A sloppy throw-in by Erasmo Damião in the 65th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Joinville City - FSCMZ's Henrique Camargo. Glenn Fyfe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giovanni Sousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Glenn Fyfe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cássio de Andrade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dumitru Purcărete in the 72nd minute. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Prodan in the 75th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Horácio Abraão in the 76th minute of play forced A4p FC Gad's goalkeeper Glenn Fyfe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mateusz Baran made a great header on Joinville City - FSCMZ's corner, it was just that A4p FC Gad's Glenn Fyfe managed to reach the ball for a save. Joinville City - FSCMZ's Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save Joinville City - FSCMZ from getting a goal against them. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Flavius Cândroveanu in the 82nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Prodan in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas saved Joinville City - FSCMZ from getting behind. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas had great luck who in the 82ndth minute grab hold of the ball when Daniel Prodan from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 85 minutes into the match, Joinville City - FSCMZ's goalkeeper Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Flavius Cândroveanu. Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erasmo Damião, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Joinville City - FSCMZ's Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flavius Cândroveanu in the 89th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Prodan in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rubén-Osvaldo Cousillas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Glenn Fyfe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horácio Abraão in the 90th minute of play. A4p FC Gad's Glenn Fyfe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horácio Abraão in the 92nd minute of play. After 92nd play minutes Giovanni Sousa shot 3-1, a short shot which went by Glenn Fyfe and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 95th minute Horácio Abraão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Glenn Fyfe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Glenn Fyfe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Horácio Abraão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. For all the effort they put into the match, the A4p FC Gad players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Joinville City - FSCMZ.