World League

Letzigrund
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alfonso Bikendi started the match with the kick off. 7 minutes into the match, Alfonso Bikendi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabio Hesse. FC Stadtclub's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alfonso Bikendi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfonso Bikendi in the 14th minute of play forced FC Stadtclub's goalkeeper Fabio Hesse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Stadtclub's Amir Rrahmani got a free kick in the 17th minute. Fabio Hesse came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by RB Chubut's Alfonso Bikendi. But to his dismay, Alfonso Bikendi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. In the 25th minute Alfonso Bikendi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabio Hesse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Stadtclub's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lino Semeno was slow to take the kick. During this time RB Chubut's players had a chance to rest. The corner led RB Chubut's Lino Semeno to fire away a dangerous shot which Fabio Hesse despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Dufresne in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robert Vassenius prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 32nd minute Alfonso Bikendi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabio Hesse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfonso Bikendi in the 36th minute of play forced FC Stadtclub's goalkeeper Fabio Hesse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Stadtclub's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lino Semeno was slow to take the kick. During this time RB Chubut's players had a chance to rest. Fabio Hesse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfonso Bikendi in the 45th minute of play.

RB Chubut made a substitution. Isaac Mingo replaced Justino Heli. RB Chubut made a substitution. Lázaro Quico replaced Adrian Cristos. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Horatio Tobler was the one to do the kick off. Alfonso Bikendi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabio Hesse having to make a save. Fabio Hesse showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfonso Bikendi, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. The supporters of RB Chubut booed when FC Stadtclub was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Dufresne didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfonso Bikendi in the 56th minute of play forced FC Stadtclub's goalkeeper Fabio Hesse to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabio Hesse took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfonso Bikendi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60th match minute, RB Chubut was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfonso Bikendi to maneuver through the defense. FC Stadtclub made a substitution. Giacomo Wunderlin replaced Elia Vonrotz. In the 61st minute, Alfonso Bikendi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 65 minutes into the game, RB Chubut's Andrézinho Pelé nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabio Hesse made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Andrézinho Pelé blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabio Hesse having to make a save. When RB Chubut's Andrézinho Pelé in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Stadtclub's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led RB Chubut's Lino Semeno to fire away a dangerous shot which Fabio Hesse despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Andrézinho Pelé managed to get in a good position for a shot. RB Chubut's supporters rose to their feet, but Andrézinho Pelé was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabio Hesse breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Stadtclub's Fabio Hesse proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save FC Stadtclub from getting a goal against them. Isaac Mingo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabio Hesse having to interfere. Amir Rrahmani hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Andrézinho Pelé in the 98thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fabio Hesse, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. RB Chubut had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.