World League

ESPRESSO
Spectators: 7778 (Terracing: 5834, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) When LavAzzA's Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Municipal's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 10 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Gaudencio Lekubegi sped through Atlético Municipal's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Chuan Cintron. After a rather tough play, LavAzzA's Samir Kastrati got a free kick in the 12th minute. In the 18th minute Gaudencio Lekubegi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chuan Cintron saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chuan Cintron prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claude Sena in the 20th minute of play forced LavAzzA's goalkeeper Iwan Lepucki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. LavAzzA's Iwan Lepucki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andoni Viguri in the 26th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Gaudencio Lekubegi managed to get in a good position for a shot. LavAzzA's supporters rose to their feet, but Gaudencio Lekubegi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chuan Cintron breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gaudencio Lekubegi might have been able to make a better finish in the 33rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Chuan Cintron. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gaudencio Lekubegi ran back to his position shaking his head. 33 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Gaudencio Lekubegi came free, but Chuan Cintron reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iwan Lepucki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claude Sena in the 35th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kuno Kubin during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 38 played minutes LavAzzA got a freekick which was hit by Kuno Kubin. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

In the 52ndth minute of the game Willie Colon who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but LavAzzA's Iwan Lepucki was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Iwan Lepucki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oscar De León, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chuan Cintron showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 58th minute of the match. With his leg Iwan Lepucki managed to avoid a goal in the 64thth minute, when Atlético Municipal's Willie Colon fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Claude Sena could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Iwan Lepucki made a huge save. Atlético Municipal's Silvanito Gainza was substituted for Nuno Galve. Atlético Municipal's Gau Resto was substituted for Claude Sena. Cordero Gipils kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. The supporters of LavAzzA booed when Atlético Municipal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cordero Gipils didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gauthier Spiller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Atlético Municipal's Chuan Cintron played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 76th minute of play. After some careless play in the Atlético Municipal defense, Gaudencio Lekubegi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Chuan Cintron. The Atlético Municipal fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Chuan Cintron should have stopped the shot. Atlético Municipal's Chuan Cintron played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaudencio Lekubegi in the 81st minute of play. Chuan Cintron showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gauthier Spiller in the 85th minute of the match. Amerigo Labarra made a great header on LavAzzA's corner, it was just that Atlético Municipal's Chuan Cintron managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 88th match minute, LavAzzA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amerigo Labarra to maneuver through the defense. Willie Colon received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Iwan Lepucki came out and tried to block the shot, but Willie Colon slotted it home off the left post making it 3-1 in the 95th minute. LavAzzA's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.