World League

Grotta dei Martiri
Spectators: 8026 (Terracing: 6021, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 159) Gabriele Batistuta might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Olev Lill. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gabriele Batistuta ran back to his position shaking his head. FC FORZA MARTIRE's Olev Lill played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 3rd minute of play. In the 4th minute Alex Valera shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Camilo Salvidor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC FORZA MARTIRE's Olev Lill played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 12th minute of play. Menchu FC's Camilo Salvidor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Valera in the 16th minute of play. Camilo Salvidor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pavel Õis, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. When Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC FORZA MARTIRE's goalie prevented a goal. When Gabriele Batistuta, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 22 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Olev Lill was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Gabriele Batistuta scored 1-1 in the 29th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Olev Lill, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Shahrooz Dabiri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gabriele Batistuta took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Olev Lill. Olev Lill dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Camilo Salvidor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pavel Õis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

FC FORZA MARTIRE made a substitution. Elof Melander replaced August Sauna. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Teet Kansi to strike the kick off in the second half. Carlos Campelo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Olev Lill made a huge save. Menchu FC were awarded a corner in the 55th minute after FC FORZA MARTIRE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lucas Martínez Quarta took the corner. The corner led to Menchu FC's Armando Roland getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Camilo Salvidor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pavel Õis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 60 minutes into the game, Gabriele Batistuta recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Olev Lill. Gabriele Batistuta showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. In the 65th match minute, Menchu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Peter Söderqwist to maneuver through the defense. In the 69th minute, Gabriele Batistuta left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Menchu FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. 74 minutes into the match, FC FORZA MARTIRE's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriele Batistuta came free, but Olev Lill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 76 minutes into the game, Gabriele Batistuta cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Olev Lill was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. FC FORZA MARTIRE made a substitution. Alex Muro replaced Mait Kapstas. Olev Lill made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriele Batistuta in the 87th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Olev Lill narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Menchu FC's Silverio Sergi was substituted for Armando Roland. After 92 minutes FC FORZA MARTIRE'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 led Menchu FC's Gabriele Batistuta to fire away a dangerous shot which Olev Lill despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. If Gabriele Batistuta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Olev Lill made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriele Batistuta in the 97th minute of play. The Menchu FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Menchu FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.