World League

CARLITOS BIANCHI
Spectators: 7711 (Terracing: 5785, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) El ABUELO FC's Isidoro Azevedo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 11 minutes Flamengo de San Blás's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Remus Bălășoiu who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Flamengo de San Blás's Totín Garcia De Paredes got a free kick in the 18th minute. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Flamengo de San Blás's goalkeeper Luis Castillero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Chavez in the 24th minute of play forced El ABUELO FC's goalkeeper Rodolfo Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Flamengo de San Blás booed when El ABUELO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ildefonso Gonzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodolfo Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wiliam Lozano in the 29th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's Isidoro Azevedo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luis Castillero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Isidoro Azevedo in the 35thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Luis Castillero, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, Flamengo de San Blás's Luis Castillero got control of the ball when Isidoro Azevedo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 38 minutes Flamengo de San Blás's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Remus Bălășoiu who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Fatih Kadi got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Luis Castillero quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 40th minute El ABUELO FC were awarded a corner. Remus Bălășoiu went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Remus Bălășoiu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Flamengo de San Blás's Luis Castillero did a great save. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Luis Castillero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 56 played minutes Flamengo de San Blás got a freekick which was hit by Alexsandro Marquez. A nice corner shot did that Remus Bălășoiu got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Luis Castillero quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 71 minutes, Totín Garcia De Paredes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Flamengo de San Blás and the El ABUELO FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Gabriel Chavez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Rodolfo Bertassi made a huge save. The supporters of El ABUELO FC booed when Flamengo de San Blás was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexsandro Marquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. El ABUELO FC made a substitution. Teodoro Martxot replaced Celestino Fix. A collision led to Flamengo de San Blás getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Alexsandro Marquez hit a great ball. In the 89th minute of the game Rolando Henriguez made a throw-in which Gabriel Chavez played forward. 92 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luchito Briceño came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 94 minutes had been played when some careless play by El ABUELO FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gheorghe Hagi was slow to take the kick. During this time Flamengo de San Blás's players had a chance to rest. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gabriel Chavez got free with Rodolfo Bertassi in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The Flamengo de San Blás players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.