World League

Marvel Stadium
Spectators: 7659 (Terracing: 5746, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) Rafaela FC's Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio 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. A collision led to Rafaela FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio hit a great ball. 8 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Victoriano Tonete came free, but Inocencio Veronica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victoriano Tonete in the 16th minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 18 played minutes Rafaela FC got a freekick which was hit by Alex Suhendar. Octavio Gonzo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eugenio Asier firmly grabbed it by the left post. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victoriano Tonete in the 22nd minute of the match. Efrain Roldan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 25 minutes into the match, CERPA's goalkeeper Eugenio Asier had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Octavio Gonzo. With a little luck, CERPA's Eugenio Asier got control of the ball when Octavio Gonzo tried to sneak it across the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, CERPA's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio came free, but Eugenio Asier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in CERPA's zone, Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eugenio Asier came out of the goal and Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Efrain Roldan was the one to do the kick off. Efrain Roldan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of Inocencio Veronica when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Basilio Guillerme kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. After 59 played minutes, CERPA's Su Chuan shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in CERPA reached it. In the 61st minute, Emiliano Furia ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Eugenio Asier was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Emiliano Furia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Eugenio Asier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 67th minute Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eugenio Asier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eugenio Asier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Octavio Gonzo in the 71st minute of the match. Emiliano Furia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eugenio Asier having to interfere. After 74 played minutes Rafaela FC got a freekick which was hit by Basilio Guillerme. Victoriano Tonete's late challenge caught a Rafaela FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Victoriano Tonete helped the player get up and apologised. In the 77th minute, Victoriano Tonete hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, CERPA's Ignacio Viviano got a free kick in the 89th minute. Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the match, CERPA's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio came free, but Eugenio Asier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rafaela FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of CERPA for a fine match.