World League

Carlos A. Barbieri
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Todd Gronow made the kick off which started today's match. After taking down the ball on Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's corner Ildefonso Foro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Shota Stopa quite easily take care of the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Pezerik's goal looked a bit too open when Todd Gronow came free, but Shota Stopa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Shota Stopa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Todd Gronow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute Wart Goegebeur shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Janpier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Shota Stopa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Todd Gronow in the 16th minute of the match. Pezerik's Shota Stopa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Todd Gronow in the 17th minute of play. Abelardo Janpier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Just Fontaine, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's goal looked a bit too open when Just Fontaine came free, but Abelardo Janpier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Abelardo Janpier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Just Fontaine in the 22nd minute of play. The Pezerik fans' excitement grew in the 24th match minute when Pezerik's Gustaaf Van Dyck looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Todd Gronow's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Shota Stopa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Abelardo Janpier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Van Dyck in the 29th minute of play. After some careless play in the Pezerik defense, Todd Gronow kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Shota Stopa. The Pezerik fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Shota Stopa should have stopped the shot. Todd Gronow sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 35 played minutes Pezerik got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Roeckeloes. Shota Stopa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Todd Gronow, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 41 minutes into the game, Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Todd Gronow nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Shota Stopa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. 47 minutes into the game, Zé Carlos Vale was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pezerik's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Pezerik's Zé Carlos Vale got a free kick in the 47th minute. After recieving a nice pass, Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Inaki Mirabal tried to score from far away in the 48th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Just Fontaine stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 58 minutes, Abelardo Janpier successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Inaki Mirabal in the 64th minute. Inaki Mirabal made a great header on Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's corner, it was just that Pezerik's Shota Stopa managed to reach the ball for a save. With a little luck, Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's Abelardo Janpier got control of the ball when Gustaaf Van Dyck tried to sneak it across the goal line. Abelardo Janpier made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Van Dyck in the 69th minute. 69 minutes into the game, Just Fontaine lined in a short shot 4-3 behind a frustrated Abelardo Janpier. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC made a substitution. Andreas Harlén replaced Ildefonso Foro. Pezerik's Shota Stopa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Todd Gronow in the 73rd minute of play. In the 77thth minute of the game Todd Gronow who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pezerik's Shota Stopa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Andreas Harlén during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 79 played minutes Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC got a freekick which was hit by Andreas Harlén. After a rather tough play, Pezerik's Octavian Rutgeerts got a free kick in the 81st minute. After a rather tough play, Pezerik's Octavian Rutgeerts got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Shota Stopa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariusz Ratulowski in the 84th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Mariusz Ratulowski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mariusz Ratulowski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Shota Stopa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Barbieri de Ituzaingó FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Pezerik had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.