World League

Warsong Gulch
Spectators: 7587 (Terracing: 5691, Seating: 1745, VIP seats: 151) In the 3rd minute Gabriel Mathews shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Inocencio Veronica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Mathews in the 3rd minute of the match. Wilhelm Falkrantz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio in the 10th minute of play. The Rafaela FC fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Rafaela FC's Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Wilhelm Falkrantz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ross Strong in the 12th minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's goal looked a bit too open when 王桦正 came free, but Inocencio Veronica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's goal looked a bit too open when 王桦正 came free, but Inocencio Veronica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 胡浩岩 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Inocencio Veronica made a huge save. Inocencio Veronica made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gabriel Mathews in the 26th minute. Wilhelm Falkrantz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Esteban Ikatz went, in the 29th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. Camillo Daniele took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wilhelm Falkrantz. Wilhelm Falkrantz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. With a little luck, Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica got control of the ball when Gabriel Mathews tried to sneak it across the goal line. Adam Ramachandran could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Inocencio Veronica made a huge save. With a little luck, Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica got control of the ball when Gabriel Mathews tried to sneak it across the goal line. After the first half Rafaela FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Adam Ramachandran to make the kick off. Ross Strong could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 50th minute of the match, but Wilhelm Falkrantz made a huge save. 52 minutes into the match, Nagrand's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio came free, but Wilhelm Falkrantz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Mathews, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wilhelm Falkrantz was out of position in the 56 minute of play, and Ross Strong capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ross Strong really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Mathews in the 59th minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Nagrand's goalkeeper Wilhelm Falkrantz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 68th match minute, Nagrand was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Siang to maneuver through the defense. If 胡浩岩 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Esteban Ikatz's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 72ndth minute, Wilhelm Falkrantz skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Mathews, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 74 minutes, Ross Strong mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rafaela FC and the Nagrand players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Rafaela FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Ross Strong hit a great ball. Wilhelm Falkrantz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Mathews, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Wilhelm Falkrantz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rafaela FC. Wilhelm Falkrantz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ross Strong showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 86 minute of play. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 王桦正 in the 89th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Rafaela FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.