League

PLAYSTATION BOWL
Spectators: 8486 (Terracing: 6350, Seating: 1966, VIP seats: 170) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Belmiro Arruda got the match started through his kick off. Felipe Gomez hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. 6 minutes into the match, Deportivo Tachito's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Nilsson came free, but Elias Selatse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 9 minutes into the game, Fred Nilsson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Elias Selatse. Fred Nilsson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Elias Selatse, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Morgan Kerns hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. A collision led to Deportivo Tachito getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Robert Rojas hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Belmiro Arruda in the 28th minute of play forced WINNING ELEVEN's goalkeeper Jake Leonard to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fred Nilsson in the 29th minute of play forced Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Elias Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in WINNING ELEVEN fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 33rd minute. Penalty! 34 minutes into the game, Deportivo Tachito's Belmiro Arruda nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jake Leonard made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Bartolo Damario struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Jake Leonard didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Tachito. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fred Nilsson was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Elias Selatse, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Deportivo Tachito's LucaLucan Savino was substituted for Belmiro Arruda. In the 58th minute WINNING ELEVEN were awarded a corner. Andro Reiman went to the cornerflag to take it. WINNING ELEVEN's Patricio Ostadar was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Elias Selatse in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ringo Howard in the 61st minute of play forced Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Elias Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Elias Selatse, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Elias Selatse showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fred Nilsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. The supporters of Deportivo Tachito booed when WINNING ELEVEN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vilhelm Gustafsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jake Leonard took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from LucaLucan Savino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fred Nilsson in the 81st minute of play forced Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Elias Selatse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling LucaLucan Savino in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jake Leonard prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers LucaLucan Savino in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jake Leonard saved WINNING ELEVEN from getting behind. Elias Selatse took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Xabel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jake Leonard showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabio Hustaz in the 88th minute of the match. In the 96th minute Fazil Gøl shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jake Leonard saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.