World League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Robert Covaliu kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the match, ⚽RAE⚽'s goal looked a bit too open when Uriel Ferrer came free, but Toader Cojan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 9 minutes into the game, Lionel-Andrés Messi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Toader Cojan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Toader Cojan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uriel Ferrer in the 12th minute of play. Toader Cojan was a little too slow when Lionel-Andrés Messi got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 13th minute. The score was now 2-0. Godfredo Gau scored 3-0 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Toader Cojan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in ⚽RAE⚽'s zone, Lionel-Andrés Messi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Toader Cojan came out of the goal and Lionel-Andrés Messi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Toader Cojan didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Defensores de Lombroso's Lionel-Andrés Messi shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 5-0 in the ordered_time% minute. The supporters of Defensores de Lombroso booed when ⚽RAE⚽ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maxim Șerbulea didn't get a good kick on the ball. 34 minutes into the game, Horaţiu Găină was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ⚽RAE⚽'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Defensores de Lombroso the free kick. After a rather tough play, ⚽RAE⚽'s Horaţiu Găină got a free kick in the 35th minute. Godfredo Gau's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Toader Cojan - 6-0 was put on the score board in the 35th minute. Godfredo Gau sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Maxim Șerbulea's late challenge caught a Defensores de Lombroso's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maxim Șerbulea helped the player get up and apologised. Defensores de Lombroso made a substitution. Ovidio Jokin replaced Roman Riquelme. In the 43rd minute, Maxim Șerbulea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the ⚽RAE⚽ defense, Lionel-Andrés Messi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Toader Cojan. The ⚽RAE⚽ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Toader Cojan should have stopped the shot.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lionel-Andrés Messi was the one to do the kick off. Lionel-Andrés Messi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Toader Cojan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Maxim Șerbulea kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the game, Defensores de Lombroso's Godfredo Gau nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Toader Cojan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. Godfredo Gau might have been able to make a better finish in the 62nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Toader Cojan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Godfredo Gau ran back to his position shaking his head. 64 minutes into the game, Horaţiu Bălan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ⚽RAE⚽'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Defensores de Lombroso the free kick. Horaţiu Bălan kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After 66 minutes, Uriel Ferrer made it 9-0 with a short kick to the right side. ⚽RAE⚽'s Toader Cojan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Toader Cojan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Ferrer, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. After having played for 74 minutes, Lionel-Andrés Messi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Defensores de Lombroso's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lionel-Andrés Messi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Victor Andriescu hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Uriel Ferrer in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toader Cojan saved ⚽RAE⚽ from getting behind. If Robert Covaliu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Toader Cojan didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Defensores de Lombroso's Uriel Ferrer shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 11-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Ovidio Jokin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Toader Cojan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Defensores de Lombroso getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Lionel-Andrés Messi hit a great ball. In the 87th minute, Paul Mirea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Uriel Ferrer scored 12-0 in the 90th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Toader Cojan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Uriel Ferrer in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Toader Cojan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the ⚽RAE⚽ defense, Uriel Ferrer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Toader Cojan. The ⚽RAE⚽ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Toader Cojan should have stopped the shot.