World League

Friuli
Spectators: 7738 (Terracing: 5805, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alexander Bottone made the kick off which started today's match. Alvaro Rotili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Torrey Molloy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 11 minutes Brujas KV's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Augusto Clemente who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Augusto Clemente almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Brujas KV's Inge Marin did a great save. Alvaro Rotili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thorvald Egfjord, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Inge Marin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexander Bottone in the 19th minute of the match. David Rios recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Brujas KV's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Harry Styles in the 25th minute. Brujas KV's Harry Styles was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Alvaro Rotili in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Dedé Munhoz charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dedé Munhoz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of A.S. Udinese booed when Brujas KV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dedé Munhoz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute, David Rios hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in A.S. Udinese's zone, Torrey Molloy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alvaro Rotili came out of the goal and Torrey Molloy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Brujas KV made a substitution. Óli Manfredi replaced Torrey Molloy. A.S. Udinese made a substitution. Bruno Maranzano replaced Augusto Clemente. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Óli Manfredi to make the kick off. Alvaro Rotili was a little too slow when Óli Manfredi got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 54th minute. The score was now 0-1. 59 minutes into the match, Brujas KV's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Bottone came free, but Inge Marin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristiano Paolucci made a great header on A.S. Udinese's corner, it was just that Brujas KV's Inge Marin managed to reach the ball for a save. Alessio Zoccali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Inge Marin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alvaro Rotili showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Rios, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Alvaro Rotili made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Rios in the 72nd minute. Alvaro Rotili made an important save on a dangerous shot by Óli Manfredi in the 72nd minute. A collision led to Brujas KV getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Marco Chuse hit a great ball. Brujas KV made a substitution. Octavio Rosio replaced David Rios. A collision led to Brujas KV getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Marco Chuse hit a great ball. 79 minutes into the game, A.S. Udinese's Ercole Fiorentino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Inge Marin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. A.S. Udinese's Alvaro Rotili played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octavio Rosio in the 82nd minute of play. In the 83rd match minute, A.S. Udinese was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Maranzano to maneuver through the defense. Alvaro Rotili was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Óli Manfredi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Óli Manfredi really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Inge Marin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ercole Fiorentino in the 92nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in A.S. Udinese's zone, Óli Manfredi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alvaro Rotili came out of the goal and Óli Manfredi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Brujas KV walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.