World League

ESPRESSO
Spectators: 7997 (Terracing: 5999, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Bobby Pires fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iwan Lepucki having to interfere. In the 13th minute Gaudencio Lekubegi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dacian Nițescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When LavAzzA's Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 16thth minute of the game Gaudencio Lekubegi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Dacian Nițescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gaudencio Lekubegi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dacian Nițescu having to make a save. In the 20th minute of the match, Gaudencio Lekubegi tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dacian Nițescu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 21st minute, Xu Rong Chao hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LavAzzA's goalie prevented a goal. Dacian Nițescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mo Salah, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. The supporters of LavAzzA booed when AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gorri Sañudo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th minute, Andre Darmuis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dacian Nițescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 38th minute of play. 41 minutes into the game, Don Cabezon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Iwan Lepucki was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind LavAzzA's goalkeeper Iwan Lepucki, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 44th minute AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC were awarded a corner. Ardy Pakubuwono went to the cornerflag to take it. Don Cabezon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Iwan Lepucki tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The LavAzzA players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gauthier Spiller made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, LavAzzA's goalkeeper Iwan Lepucki had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Don Cabezon. When Mauro Dos Santos fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's protests and gave Mauro Dos Santos a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of LavAzzA booed when AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauro Dos Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Mauro Dos Santos in the 57th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by LavAzzA's Kuno Kubin. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 71st match minute, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gorri Sañudo to maneuver through the defense. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Jajat Mustari was substituted for Bobby Pires. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC made a substitution. Dede Akmal replaced Ardy Pakubuwono. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Dewa Warauw was substituted for Don Cabezon. Gorri Sañudo hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Iwan Lepucki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dewa Warauw in the 79th minute of the match. Iwan Lepucki made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Jajat Mustari sent off a good shot on target. After some careless play in the LavAzzA defense, Dewa Warauw kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Iwan Lepucki. The LavAzzA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Iwan Lepucki should have stopped the shot. Dacian Nițescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaudencio Lekubegi, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. With a little luck, LavAzzA's Iwan Lepucki got control of the ball when Dewa Warauw tried to sneak it across the goal line. 93 minutes into the match, Dewa Warauw notched a goal, 0-4, to the right of LavAzzA's Iwan Lepucki. Iwan Lepucki was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Iwan Lepucki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dewa Warauw, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.