World League

Haumonia
Spectators: 7779 (Terracing: 5835, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Grabiel Escorcia got the match started through his kick off. Nacional's Camilo Candido quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Norbert Kostka, made in the 3rd minute of the game. In the 4th minute, Grabiel Escorcia got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Nacho Gonzalez came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Nacional's Grabiel Escorcia. But to his dismay, Grabiel Escorcia quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 10th minute of play forced El Gallo de Moron's goalkeeper Nacho Gonzalez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Teofilo Garrote came free, but Cristiano Aveiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norbert Kostka hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Grabiel Escorcia scored 0-2 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nacho Gonzalez, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Grabiel Escorcia in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nacho Gonzalez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nacho Gonzalez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Grabiel Escorcia's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. When Nacional's Grabiel Escorcia in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Gallo de Moron's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 27th minute of play forced El Gallo de Moron's goalkeeper Nacho Gonzalez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. El Gallo de Moron's Luisinho Laguna got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nacional's Cristiano Aveiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Rodera in the 32nd minute of play. Nacho Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grabiel Escorcia in the 34th minute of play. Grabiel Escorcia might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nacho Gonzalez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Grabiel Escorcia ran back to his position shaking his head. Nacho Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grabiel Escorcia in the 36th minute of play. Nacho Gonzalez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Grabiel Escorcia's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. In the 40th minute, Grabiel Escorcia left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Nacional fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. In the 46th match minute, Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Candido to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emiliano Rodera stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 50 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Rodera came free, but Cristiano Aveiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Grabiel Escorcia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Nacho Gonzalez made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emiliano Rodera in the 59th minute of play forced Nacional's goalkeeper Cristiano Aveiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by Nacional's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Teofilo Garrote was slow to take the kick. During this time El Gallo de Moron's players had a chance to rest. El Gallo de Moron's Luisinho Laguna was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cristiano Aveiro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 61st minute Luisinho Laguna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristiano Aveiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 67 minutes, Grabiel Escorcia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nacional's supporters crossed their fingers, but Grabiel Escorcia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. El Gallo de Moron made a substitution. Jimeno Mikolas replaced Emiliano Rodera. Grabiel Escorcia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nacho Gonzalez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Nacho Gonzalez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grabiel Escorcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jony Maidana made in the 77th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Grabiel Escorcia however managed to control. Nacho Gonzalez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grabiel Escorcia in the 81st minute of the match. Grabiel Escorcia might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nacho Gonzalez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Grabiel Escorcia ran back to his position shaking his head. Martin Cubillos hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Grabiel Escorcia in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nacho Gonzalez saved El Gallo de Moron from getting behind. When Teofilo Garrote fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored El Gallo de Moron's protests and gave Teofilo Garrote a yellow card for diving instead. Teofilo Garrote kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Nacional had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.