World League

Raúl -Chupa- Riveros
Spectators: 7847 (Terracing: 5887, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) FC Bullen's Richard Fredriksson 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 a rather tough play, Kalatakaya F.C.'s Helmut Gutiérrez got a free kick in the 11th minute. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kalatakaya F.C.'s goalkeeper Luis Galarza, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Bullen's goalkeeper Toni Schumacher, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Luis Galarza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 23rd minute of play. In the 26th minute Richard Fredriksson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Galarza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Kalatakaya F.C.'s Benito Lluterio in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Bullen's goalie prevented a goal. Benito Lluterio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Toni Schumacher read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Bullen's goalkeeper Toni Schumacher, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benito Lluterio was the one to do the kick off. Toni Schumacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benito Lluterio in the 54th minute of play. Tord Hökkvist made in the 58th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Richard Fredriksson. Kurt Pååk received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Luis Galarza came out and tried to block the shot, but Kurt Pååk slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 67th minute. FC Bullen made a substitution. Philip Drake replaced Richard Fredriksson. FC Bullen's Edvard Sandström was substituted for Gustav Helander. FC Bullen's Andy Beckman was substituted for Gustavo Lopes. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Benito Lluterio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kalatakaya F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Benito Lluterio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Toni Schumacher breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Kalatakaya F.C.'s Luis Galarza proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Kalatakaya F.C. from getting a goal against them. In the 86th match minute, FC Bullen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tord Hökkvist to maneuver through the defense. In the 89th minute of the match, Kurt Pååk got a very nice opportunity to score, but Luis Galarza was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After 89 played minutes Kalatakaya F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Tonete Abaurre. Luis Galarza was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Philip Drake showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 90 minute of play. Kalatakaya F.C. made a substitution. Jair Reinoso replaced Benito Lluterio. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched FC Bullen eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.