World League

Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 8022 (Terracing: 6018, Seating: 1845, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lauro Moreira kicked off to start the match. Serafin Eate showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriele Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. After 10 played minutes Club Atletico Chusca got a freekick which was hit by Neno Lehchanski. 13 minutes into the match, Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Serafin Eate narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Chusca's goal looked a bit too open when Caetano Linhares came free, but Serafin Eate reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Menchu FC's goalkeeper Camilo Salvidor had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Herman Arvidsson. Club Atletico Chusca's Serafin Eate played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 23rd minute of play. Gabriele Batistuta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 26 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Chusca's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriele Batistuta came free, but Serafin Eate reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Lauro Moreira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Atletico Chusca's supporters rose to their feet, but Lauro Moreira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Camilo Salvidor breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 42nd minute of the game. One of Menchu FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Club Atletico Chusca:s goal. A sloppy throw-in by Joel Abilio in the 46th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Menchu FC's Lucas Martínez Quarta. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gabriele Batistuta to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute of the match, Gabriele Batistuta got a very nice opportunity to score, but Serafin Eate was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Caetano Linhares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Serafin Eate tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Serafin Eate. That made the score 0-1 after 60 minutes of play. If Herman Arvidsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 70 played minutes Club Atletico Chusca got a freekick which was hit by 贺皓扬. Menchu FC made a substitution. Arturo Roderigo replaced Peter Söderqwist. Menchu FC made a substitution. Primitivo Rocendo replaced Uriel Gorri. After 72 played minutes Club Atletico Chusca got a freekick which was hit by 贺皓扬. The long shot by Caetano Linhares in the 76th minute really tested Serafin Eate's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Menchu FC booed when Club Atletico Chusca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Confesor didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabriele Batistuta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Serafin Eate made a huge save. After 82 minutes Club Atletico Chusca's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Lucas Martínez Quarta who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Lucas Martínez Quarta almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club Atletico Chusca's Serafin Eate did a great save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gabriele Batistuta in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Serafin Eate saved Club Atletico Chusca from getting behind. Gabriele Batistuta received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Serafin Eate came out and tried to block the shot, but Gabriele Batistuta slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 86th minute. Serafin Eate was out of position in the 92 minute of play, and Gabriele Batistuta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gabriele Batistuta really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. Menchu FC's Silverio Sergi was substituted for Armando Roland. Club Atletico Chusca's Lauro Moreira got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Club Atletico Chusca fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Menchu FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.