World League

Saint Etienne Arena
Spectators: 7400 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 50) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marco Tiadoro took the kick off in the first half of the match. Claudio Normando showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Tiadoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. Leonardo Nastasio's late challenge caught a Saint Etienne FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leonardo Nastasio helped the player get up and apologised. 4 minutes into the match, LA PANDILLA LOCA's goalkeeper Igor Herena had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maximino Errapel. 8 minutes into the match, Saint Etienne FC's goal looked a bit too open when Leonardo Nastasio came free, but Claudio Normando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With 19 minutes on the clock, Cayetano Ugutz commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After a rather tough play, Saint Etienne FC's Adrian Cristofor got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Leonardo Nastasio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Claudio Normando having to make a save. Claudio Normando made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonardo Nastasio in the 27th minute of play. Igor Herena took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Enekoitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the match, Saint Etienne FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Tiadoro came free, but Claudio Normando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claudio Normando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Tiadoro in the 39th minute of the match. Igor Herena made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Juan Enekoitz sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Juan Enekoitz in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Igor Herena saved LA PANDILLA LOCA from getting behind. When LA PANDILLA LOCA's Marco Tiadoro in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saint Etienne FC's goalie prevented a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Saint Etienne FC's Luis Marz was substituted for Juan Enekoitz. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Emanuel Gigliotti was the one to do the kick off. Igor Herena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Marz, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. LA PANDILLA LOCA's Igor Herena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Marz in the 56th minute of play. 57 minutes into the match, Marco Tiadoro notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Saint Etienne FC's Claudio Normando. Claudio Normando was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 61 minutes into the match, LA PANDILLA LOCA's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Marz came free, but Igor Herena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Igor Herena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Gigliotti in the 64th minute of the match. If Marco Tiadoro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maximino Errapel scored 1-1 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Igor Herena, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 72 minutes into the match, LA PANDILLA LOCA's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Marz came free, but Igor Herena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Saint Etienne FC booed when LA PANDILLA LOCA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Tiadoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Silvio Matthew hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. After having played for 77 minutes, Leonardo Nastasio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LA PANDILLA LOCA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leonardo Nastasio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marco Tiadoro struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Claudio Normando didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LA PANDILLA LOCA. Igor Herena took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Marz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luis Marz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Igor Herena having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marco Tiadoro in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Claudio Normando prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.