World League

STADIUM MEXACOMX
Spectators: 7720 (Terracing: 5791, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ricardo Guerra made the kick off which started today's match. The corner led FC Philotimo's Ruben Meldasgoas to fire away a dangerous shot which Januário Rangel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Patricio Igartua kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. FC Philotimo's Alexandro Gavilanes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save FC Philotimo from getting a goal against them. 12 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goal looked a bit too open when Aryakumara Snow came free, but Januário Rangel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th minute, Tomás Jordão made a precise shot to the right of Alexandro Gavilanes. FC Philotimo's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 16th match minute, MEXACOMX was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomás Jordão to maneuver through the defense. Januário Rangel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aryakumara Snow in the 24th minute of play. Aryakumara Snow's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Januário Rangel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aryakumara Snow in the 32nd minute of play forced MEXACOMX's goalkeeper Januário Rangel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After taking down the ball on FC Philotimo's corner Ruben Meldasgoas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Januário Rangel quite easily take care of the ball. 35 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goal looked a bit too open when Aryakumara Snow came free, but Januário Rangel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patricio Igartua 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. 47 minutes into the match, Aryakumara Snow notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel. Januário Rangel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Aryakumara Snow to make the kick off. Aryakumara Snow struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Januário Rangel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Philotimo. After having played for 59 minutes, Aryakumara Snow managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Philotimo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aryakumara Snow was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Januário Rangel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aryakumara Snow in the 61st minute. Januário Rangel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aryakumara Snow in the 66th minute. Aryakumara Snow struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Januário Rangel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Philotimo. FC Philotimo's Fabian Vime was substituted for Xeromo Garibay. Alexandro Gavilanes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomás Jordão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 74 minutes into the match, FC Philotimo's goal looked a bit too open when Tomás Jordão came free, but Alexandro Gavilanes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When MEXACOMX's Tomás Jordão in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Philotimo's goalie prevented a goal. When Tomás Jordão came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the MEXACOMX fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tomás Jordão couldn't finish the play. Januário Rangel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Figueroa Machado in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Philotimo's goalkeeper Alexandro Gavilanes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alexandro Gavilanes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricardo Guerra in the 85th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Figueroa Machado got free with Januário Rangel in the 97th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. MEXACOMX's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.