World League

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Oscar Arevalo got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Purple Shadows was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Penczkowski to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 4 in the game by Oscar Arevalo from a close distance when the talented Dobromir Keep managed to make a qualified save. Purple Shadows's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Higinio Valiente in the 7th minute of play forced Purple Shadows's goalkeeper Dobromir Keep to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dobromir Keep made an important save on a dangerous shot by Oscar Arevalo in the 9th minute. Gorom Kanø fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Orlan having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Gorgory's Gheorghe Ecobescu got a free kick in the 19th minute. Dobromir Keep made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gheorghe Ecobescu in the 21st minute of play. Purple Shadows's Dobromir Keep proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Purple Shadows from getting a goal against them. The nice shot from Oscar Arevalo in the 23rdth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Dobromir Keep had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Dobromir Keep took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gheorghe Ecobescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oscar Arevalo got free with Dobromir Keep in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Abel Orlan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gorom Kanø, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the match, Purple Shadows's goal looked a bit too open when Gheorghe Ecobescu came free, but Dobromir Keep reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oscar Arevalo in the 38th minute of play forced Purple Shadows's goalkeeper Dobromir Keep to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Agustín Ramis hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. 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.

Gorgory made a substitution. Donatello Caseres replaced Basilio Cordairo. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gorom Kanø made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Purple Shadows's Fabian Penczkowski got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Elroy Snijders sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 56 played minutes Purple Shadows got a freekick which was hit by Vlastimir Jovanović. In the 57th minute of the match Dan Benet sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dobromir Keep skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, Gorgory's Higinio Valiente got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 60th minute, Purple Shadows's Gorom Kanø ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Abel Orlan. Abel Orlan yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. The supporters of Gorgory booed when Purple Shadows was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Penczkowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 66th match minute, Gorgory was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Valiente to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Purple Shadows booed when Gorgory was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Higinio Valiente didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abel Orlan made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Gorom Kanø sent off a good shot on target. Purple Shadows were awarded a corner in the 75th minute after Gorgory's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Emil Soliwoda took the corner. Elroy Snijders received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Dobromir Keep tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elroy Snijders in the 81st minute of play forced Purple Shadows's goalkeeper Dobromir Keep to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 82nd minute Gheorghe Ecobescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dobromir Keep saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dobromir Keep took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulino Araoz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dobromir Keep made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paulino Araoz in the 94th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulino Araoz in the 94th minute of play forced Purple Shadows's goalkeeper Dobromir Keep to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Relja Jurišić could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Abel Orlan made a huge save. Purple Shadows'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.