World League

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Spectators: 7455 (Terracing: 5592, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 149) The audience thought a goal was coming when Lorenzo Lluterio got free with Mauro Joachim in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 4th minute, Maximo Aritza made a precise shot to the right of Mauro Joachim. AFC CERBEROS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After 7 minutes of play, AFC CERBEROS's Isaac Hanot made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Cornelio Merexildo was left in no man's land by his defense there! 14 minutes into the match, AFC CERBEROS's goalkeeper Mauro Joachim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Li Sha Yuan. The referee gave AFC CERBEROS a penalty, 18 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Urbano Chinto, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Defensores del Albinegro's Cornelio Merexildo. 1-2. Anacleto Sanchez hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. 24 minutes into the game, Maximo Aritza recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mauro Joachim. Maximo Aritza showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. 27 minutes into the match, AFC CERBEROS's goalkeeper Mauro Joachim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lorenzo Lluterio. A collision led to AFC CERBEROS getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Carmelo Saturnin hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in AFC CERBEROS's zone, Pastor Lixandro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mauro Joachim came out of the goal and Pastor Lixandro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Defensores del Albinegro's goalkeeper Cornelio Merexildo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mauro Joachim didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Lorenzo Lluterio went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-2 was the resulting score. Felix Azibar struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Cornelio Merexildo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC CERBEROS. Mauro Joachim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximo Aritza, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. In the 45th match minute, Defensores del Albinegro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Saturnino Diagur to maneuver through the defense. Cornelio Merexildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Azibar, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Maximo Aritza made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaac Hanot in the 59th minute of play forced Defensores del Albinegro's goalkeeper Cornelio Merexildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauro Joachim stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Maximo Aritza's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maximo Aritza in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mauro Joachim prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, AFC CERBEROS's Carmelo Saturnin got a free kick in the 72nd minute. A collision led to Defensores del Albinegro getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Isaias Blasco hit a great ball. When Maximo Aritza came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the Defensores del Albinegro fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Maximo Aritza couldn't finish the play. The supporters of AFC CERBEROS booed when Defensores del Albinegro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saturnino Diagur didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Cornelio Merexildo managed to avoid a goal in the 91stth minute, when AFC CERBEROS's Felix Azibar fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Defensores del Albinegro had won after a very even match.