World League

Frédson Mendes
Spectators: 8023 (Terracing: 6019, Seating: 1845, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Efrain Fuentes made the kick off which started today's match. Vitomir Vutov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ildefonso Abalos, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Vitomir Vutov made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Arkadiusz Piatek sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, FC Philotimo's Vitomir Vutov got control of the ball when Fermin Martinez tried to sneak it across the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Efrain Fuentes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Mano Hume was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fermin Martinez in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vitomir Vutov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vitomir Vutov was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Arkadiusz Piatek showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 27 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fermin Martinez in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vitomir Vutov saved FC Philotimo from getting behind. 36 minutes into the match, Utopía Muerta FC's goal looked a bit too open when Efrain Fuentes came free, but Mano Hume reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mano Hume came out of the goal in the 43rd minute to try and stop a shot by FC Philotimo's Efrain Fuentes. But to his dismay, Efrain Fuentes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. In the 48th minute, Zdeněk Kozlík hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

55 minutes into the game, Utopía Muerta FC's Arkadiusz Piatek nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vitomir Vutov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. When the match had gone on for 58 minutes, Efrain Fuentes took a quick shot and it went in 2-4 without a chance for Mano Hume to make any attempt to save it. Utopía Muerta FC's Severo Bermudo was substituted for Arkadiusz Piatek. Severo Bermudo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vitomir Vutov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. FC Philotimo's Aryakumara Snow was substituted for Efrain Fuentes. Utopía Muerta FC's Braulio Hibai was substituted for Ildefonso Abalos. Utopía Muerta FC were awarded a corner in the 66th minute after FC Philotimo's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fermin Martinez took the corner. Fermin Martinez made a great header on Utopía Muerta FC's corner, it was just that FC Philotimo's Vitomir Vutov managed to reach the ball for a save. An unexpected shot in the 70th minute by Fabian Vime got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Mano Hume made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Fabian Vime sent off a good shot on target. 75 minutes into the game, Severo Bermudo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-4. Vitomir Vutov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 84 minutes into the match, Severo Bermudo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vitomir Vutov. FC Philotimo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Severo Bermudo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-5. Severo Bermudo struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Vitomir Vutov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Utopía Muerta FC. Vitomir Vutov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severo Bermudo, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. FC Philotimo walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.