La Cucha
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Mías Khalifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omar Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tincho Palermo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gabriel Ascaso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Simbo FC's zone, Omar Toledo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mías Khalifa came out of the goal and Omar Toledo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jonathan Criado kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. 13 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's Tincho Palermo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabriel Ascaso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vicente Merino came free, but Mías Khalifa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Omar Toledo came free, but Mías Khalifa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mías Khalifa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adria Bielsa in the 19th minute of the match. In the 21st minute Omar Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mías Khalifa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Simbo FC's Tincho Palermo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gabriel Ascaso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 27 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Adria Bielsa came free, but Mías Khalifa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adria Bielsa in the 27th minute of play forced Simbo FC's goalkeeper Mías Khalifa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mías Khalifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Aranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 37 minutes into the game, Adria Bielsa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Mías Khalifa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adria Bielsa in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mías Khalifa saved Simbo FC from getting behind. If Adria Bielsa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mías Khalifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adria Bielsa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tincho Palermo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gabriel Ascaso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. After 45 played minutes Simbo FC got a freekick which was hit by Piotr Ostrowski. When Spain's Omar Toledo in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simbo FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
The wind increased when Omar Toledo made the kick off in the second half. Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Simbo FC from getting a goal against them. Spain were awarded a corner in the 52th minute after Simbo FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Omar Toledo took the corner. Simbo FC's Natasha Jain was substituted for Anselmo Leocadio. Spain's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Omar Toledo in the 58th minute. The corner led to Spain's Jonathan Criado getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Mías Khalifa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enrique Rabellino in the 64th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miliano Sacristán in the 68th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 73rd match minute, Spain was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Aranda to maneuver through the defense. In the 76th minute, Miliano Sacristán 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. Spain made a substitution. Sergio Ruiz replaced Adria Bielsa. Spain made a substitution. Pau Herrero replaced David Aranda. 85 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's Miliano Sacristán sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabriel Ascaso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Simbo FC from getting a goal against them. Miliano Sacristán spun around in front of the goal 92 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Spain's goal. In the 93rd match minute, Spain was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Israel Jurado to maneuver through the defense. 95 minutes into the game, Spain's Carles Cherro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mías Khalifa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Spain's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.
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