World League

Λrena 51
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eulalio Quilo in the 6th minute of play. In the 8th minute Eulalio Quilo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theo Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emil Berntzen received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Aldo Kaxen came out and tried to block the shot, but Emil Berntzen slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 14th minute. After a rather tough play, Λstral Villains FC's Emil Berntzen got a free kick in the 16th minute. Aldo Kaxen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Berntzen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aldo Kaxen didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emil Berntzen went, in the 17th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. In the 21st minute, Amancio Fitriansyah hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Theo Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tymoteusz Byczewski, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Emil Berntzen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aldo Kaxen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. ROJO's Aldo Kaxen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emil Berntzen in the 39th minute of play. Rafael Policarpio charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafael Policarpio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Emil Berntzen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Aldo Kaxen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 46 played minutes Λstral Villains FC got a freekick which was hit by Zbyszek Trzemzalski. ROJO made a substitution. Jan Huijsmans replaced Eulalio Quilo. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Aldo Kaxen came out of the goal in the 54th minute to try and stop a shot by Λstral Villains FC's Emil Berntzen. But to his dismay, Emil Berntzen quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. In the 56th minute, Emil Berntzen made a precise shot to the right of Aldo Kaxen. ROJO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jan Huijsmans in the 60th minute of play. Emil Berntzen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Angélico Cavaco took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 66th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Theo Machado. Λstral Villains FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Emil Berntzen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aldo Kaxen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tymoteusz Byczewski got free with Theo Machado in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aldo Kaxen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Berntzen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Λstral Villains FC made a substitution. Lars Holand replaced Emil Berntzen. In the 77th minute Λstral Villains FC were awarded a corner. Lars Holand went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to Λstral Villains FC's Pedro Cavalcante getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. After 79 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ROJO! Aldo Kaxen had in the 81stth minute some difficulties stopping Lars Holand's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. When Λstral Villains FC's Lars Holand in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ROJO's goalie prevented a goal. Angélico Cavaco kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. 90 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's Lars Holand sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aldo Kaxen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to ROJO getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Rafael Policarpio hit a great ball. Aldo Kaxen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lars Holand's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. When Λstral Villains FC's Lars Holand in the 97th minute got a chance for a shot 97th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ROJO's goalie prevented a goal. When Lars Holand came up free with the goalie in the 99th minute, the Λstral Villains FC 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 Lars Holand couldn't finish the play. Λstral Villains FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.