World League

TELHÃO DO FOOTBALL
Spectators: 7573 (Terracing: 5681, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 151) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Azibar Jiron took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valério Vilaça in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guter Viladrosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Guter Viladrosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valério Vilaça, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 5th minute, Valério Vilaça 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. Osvaldo Granja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Azibar Jiron in the 8th minute of play. When SLB TELHA's Valério Vilaça in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Viola Gigliati's goalie prevented a goal. Guter Viladrosa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valério Vilaça's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. 27 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's goal looked a bit too open when Valério Vilaça came free, but Guter Viladrosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Azibar Jiron might have been able to make a better finish in the 31st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Osvaldo Granja. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Azibar Jiron ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, AFC Viola Gigliati's Ante Lukaku got a free kick in the 34th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ante Lukaku in the 36th minute of play forced SLB TELHA's goalkeeper Osvaldo Granja to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 41 minutes into the match, SLB TELHA's goal looked a bit too open when Ante Lukaku came free, but Osvaldo Granja reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 47 minutes into the game, Valério Vilaça recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Guter Viladrosa. Valério Vilaça showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Valério Vilaça made the kick off in the second half. A sloppy throw-in by Elazar Abendaño in the 52nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by SLB TELHA's Alexandre Barbosa. 53 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Bezerra came free, but Guter Viladrosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Osvaldo Granja showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Azibar Jiron, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Zigor Ruescas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Osvaldo Granja when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Alvarez Marchamalo was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 83 minutes into the match. AFC Viola Gigliati's Gaskon Sominaya was substituted for Azibar Jiron. In the 83rd minute, one of AFC Viola Gigliati:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for AFC Viola Gigliati. Guter Viladrosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulo Bezerra in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Alexandre Barbosa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Guter Viladrosa was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. SLB TELHA's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.