World League

Fernet Branca
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Baiona Encinas started the match with the kick off. Allan Saraiva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harriet Basabe in the 4th minute of play. Harriet Basabe's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Allan Saraiva read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. In the 10th minute of the match Conjunto Paisa got a corner. ReAl Coholicos's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Wei Yu Zheng ran over to the corner to take the kick. Allan Saraiva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matxin Maliaño in the 12th minute of play. After having played for 13 minutes, Kurt Björling managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Conjunto Paisa's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kurt Björling was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 14 minutes into the match, ReAl Coholicos's goal looked a bit too open when Matxin Maliaño came free, but Allan Saraiva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th minute Matxin Maliaño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Allan Saraiva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 17th minute Matxin Maliaño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Allan Saraiva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lev Yashin made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Maximiliano Bilintx sent off a good shot on target. Harriet Basabe struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Allan Saraiva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Conjunto Paisa. When Conjunto Paisa's Matxin Maliaño in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ReAl Coholicos's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led Conjunto Paisa's Wei Yu Zheng to fire away a dangerous shot which Allan Saraiva despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 28th minute Harriet Basabe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Allan Saraiva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Allan Saraiva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matxin Maliaño in the 30th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harriet Basabe in the 31st minute of play forced ReAl Coholicos's goalkeeper Allan Saraiva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute Matxin Maliaño shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Allan Saraiva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Allan Saraiva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harriet Basabe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd match minute, ReAl Coholicos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baiona Encinas to maneuver through the defense. After 45 played minutes ReAl Coholicos got a freekick which was hit by Jimeno Gaxan. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Matxin Maliaño to make the kick off. In the 50th minute, Kurt Björling hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lev Yashin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Bilintx, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Allan Saraiva managed to avoid a goal in the 54thth minute, when Conjunto Paisa's Matxin Maliaño fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Matxin Maliaño could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Allan Saraiva made a huge save. A collision led to Conjunto Paisa getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Bo Boris hit a great ball. In the 60th match minute, ReAl Coholicos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jimeno Gaxan to maneuver through the defense. Lev Yashin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baiona Encinas in the 62nd minute of play. Almir Travassos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Lev Yashin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Allan Saraiva made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Matxin Maliaño sent off a good shot on target. 74 minutes had been played when some careless play by Conjunto Paisa's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cemalettin Acunman was slow to take the kick. During this time ReAl Coholicos's players had a chance to rest. Allan Saraiva made an important save on a dangerous shot by Matxin Maliaño in the 77th minute. Allan Saraiva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elói Abreu, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind ReAl Coholicos's goalkeeper Allan Saraiva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After taking down the ball on Conjunto Paisa's corner Tomás Angel fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Allan Saraiva quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpected shot in the 84th minute by Bo Boris got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. ReAl Coholicos's Allan Saraiva proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save ReAl Coholicos from getting a goal against them. Conjunto Paisa's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Wei Yu Zheng in the 85th minute. Harriet Basabe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Allan Saraiva made a huge save. In the 89thth minute of the game Matxin Maliaño who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ReAl Coholicos's Allan Saraiva was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Daniel Baldovino kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. ReAl Coholicos made a substitution. Prospero Cibran replaced Maximiliano Bilintx. The supporters of Conjunto Paisa booed when ReAl Coholicos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Baldovino didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the game, Harriet Basabe recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Allan Saraiva. Harriet Basabe showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Kurt Björling hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match.