World League

Johan Cruyff Arena
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Evelio Pes made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Ajax was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danilo Maurino didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Klement Bryk in the 7th minute of play forced Club Sportivo Italiano's goalkeeper Reynaldo Stephen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Club Sportivo Italiano defense, Klement Bryk kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Reynaldo Stephen. The Club Sportivo Italiano fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Reynaldo Stephen should have stopped the shot. If Theo Hayles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ajax's Gigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theo Hayles in the 12th minute of play. Tonton Eren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Reynaldo Stephen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. In the 16th match minute, Ajax was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Palladino to maneuver through the defense. Leon Egun took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 17th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gigi Buffon. Ajax's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Ajax getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Paulo Maldini hit a great ball. In the 21st minute Theo Hayles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigi Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Basilio Araoz hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Gigi Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evelio Pes, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Tonton Eren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reynaldo Stephen having to interfere. Gigi Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theo Hayles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute Evelio Pes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigi Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th minute, Paulo Maldini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40th minute Theo Hayles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigi Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Klement Bryk came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Ajax 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 Klement Bryk couldn't finish the play.

Gigi Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Theo Hayles in the 54th minute. Evelio Pes charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Evelio Pes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 69 played minutes Ajax got a freekick which was hit by Danilo Maurino. Reynaldo Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tonton Eren, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Ajax's Gigi Buffon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Ajax from getting a goal against them. Reynaldo Stephen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tonton Eren, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Club Sportivo Italiano's Reynaldo Stephen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tonton Eren in the 77th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Rogelio Claris got a free kick in the 78th minute. After taking down the ball on Ajax's corner Klement Bryk fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Reynaldo Stephen quite easily take care of the ball. Leon Egun hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. The supporters of Ajax booed when Club Sportivo Italiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesar Roderigo didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Klement Bryk came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the Ajax 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 Klement Bryk couldn't finish the play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ajax had won after a very even match.