World League

Battle of death
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jonatan Palban made the kick off which started today's match. Jonatan Palban recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martín Ulloa got free with Justo Ruy in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 6 minutes, Jonatan Palban managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NUMBA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jonatan Palban was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 7 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Palban came free, but Juan Benavides reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonatan Palban struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Juan Benavides didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NUMBA. 10 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Palban came free, but Juan Benavides reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Aztore in the 12th minute of play forced ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalkeeper Juan Benavides to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Justo Ruy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martín Ulloa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martín Ulloa in the 14th minute of play forced NUMBA's goalkeeper Justo Ruy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after NUMBA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Giancarlo Mora took the corner. After taking down the ball on ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s corner Giancarlo Mora fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Justo Ruy quite easily take care of the ball. Martín Ulloa kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. NUMBA's Justo Ruy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martín Ulloa in the 21st minute of play. Juan Benavides showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonatan Palban, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Humberto Escobar might have been able to make a better finish in the 33rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justo Ruy. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Humberto Escobar ran back to his position shaking his head. Justo Ruy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Humberto Escobar in the 33rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Humberto Escobar in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Justo Ruy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 38 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Giancarlo Mora broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. A collision led to NUMBA getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Edmund Wierzcholek hit a great ball. Justo Ruy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martín Ulloa in the 39th minute of the match. In the 41st minute, Fabio Sadurni hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Daniel Aztore hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. In the 57th of the match, Fabio Sadurni tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Juan Benavides got in the way and made a wonderful save. NUMBA's Justo Ruy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Escobar in the 60th minute of play. 61 minutes had been played when some careless play by NUMBA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Giancarlo Mora was slow to take the kick. During this time ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s players had a chance to rest. Justo Ruy came out of the goal in the 65th minute to try and stop a shot by ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Martín Ulloa. But to his dismay, Martín Ulloa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. The supporters of NUMBA booed when ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. 邓冰建 didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juan Benavides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jarne Decaluwe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Miguel Pimentel hit a great ball. 78 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Humberto Escobar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Justo Ruy narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 82nd minute, NUMBA's Fabio Sadurni dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Juan Benavides came out of the goal in the 89th minute to try and stop a shot by NUMBA's Fabio Sadurni. But to his dismay, Fabio Sadurni quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Fabio Sadurni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Justo Ruy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martín Ulloa in the 94th minute of play. In the 96th minute of the match ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ got a corner. NUMBA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Giancarlo Mora ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s corner Giancarlo Mora fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Justo Ruy quite easily take care of the ball. NUMBA's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.