World League

Ozzy Stadium
Spectators: 7775 (Terracing: 5832, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) Edgardo Silva started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Cleto Gonza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgardo Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Glen Conklin kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Cleto Gonza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 14th minute of the match HFA FC got a corner. New England Minas's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. C.J. De la Sotta ran over to the corner to take the kick. Esteve Hodei took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jeremy Nicholas. Jeremy Nicholas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteve Hodei in the 19th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteve Hodei in the 21st minute of the match. 25 minutes into the match, HFA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edgardo Silva came free, but Cleto Gonza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Esteve Hodei had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteve Hodei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, New England Minas's Tony Pacheco got a free kick in the 33rd minute. The supporters of New England Minas booed when HFA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celestino Eli didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th minute, Esteve Hodei reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jeremy Nicholas. The goal made the score 2-0. Esteve Hodei in the 43rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jeremy Nicholas, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Celestino Eli stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Celestino Eli in the 53rd minute of the match. Cleto Gonza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tony Pacheco, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteve Hodei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Celestino Eli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Jeremy Nicholas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. New England Minas made a substitution. Tio Lio replaced Edgardo Silva. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteve Hodei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the HFA FC defense, Tony Pacheco kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cleto Gonza. The HFA FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cleto Gonza should have stopped the shot. A sloppy throw-in by Ivan Erdiano in the 75th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by New England Minas's Glen Conklin. In the 77th match minute, HFA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Esteve Hodei to maneuver through the defense. Cleto Gonza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tio Lio in the 78th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celestino Eli in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jeremy Nicholas saved New England Minas from getting behind. Celestino Eli took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jeremy Nicholas. Jeremy Nicholas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Jeremy Nicholas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteve Hodei, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteve Hodei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. HFA FC had won after a very even match.