World League

Martin Palermo
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cirilo Salvino kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the game, Cirilo Salvino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jonathan Errapel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cirilo Salvino in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Errapel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 6 minutes, Cirilo Salvino made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Santa Maradona's Jonathan Errapel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Rodrigo Massó showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Transito, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind PLUMIN's goalkeeper Rodrigo Massó, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jonathan Errapel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cirilo Salvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Transito struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Rodrigo Massó didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Santa Maradona. After 25 played minutes Santa Maradona got a freekick which was hit by Ratan Ayala. A collision led to Santa Maradona getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Laureano Sustrai hit a great ball. After 28 minutes of play, PLUMIN's Simon Ferrer made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jonathan Errapel was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jonathan Errapel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cirilo Salvino in the 35th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Miguel Transito's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rodrigo Massó was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. After 38 minutes PLUMIN's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Haroldo Martxot who took care of the corner kick. Santa Maradona's Miguel Transito was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rodrigo Massó in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Jonathan Errapel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerardo Berto in the 41st minute of the match. Rodrigo Massó made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miguel Transito in the 44th minute. Miguel Transito's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 47thth minute, Rodrigo Massó skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The Santa Maradona players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. PLUMIN were winning 1-3.

The wind increased when Rodolfo Cordeiro made the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Miguel Transito's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rodrigo Massó was relentless in the 51st minute of the game. A hard shot 53 in the game by Simon Ferrer from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Errapel managed to make a qualified save. Santa Maradona's players were relieved. Jonathan Errapel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cirilo Salvino's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. Jonathan Errapel made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Simon Ferrer sent off a good shot on target. In the 59th match minute, Santa Maradona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Corneliu Văcăroiu to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Delmiro Mel, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Rodrigo Massó showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodolfo Cordeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Jonathan Errapel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cirilo Salvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 71 minutes into the match, Santa Maradona's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Salvino came free, but Jonathan Errapel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gerardo Berto took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jonathan Errapel. Jonathan Errapel dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-6. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Delmiro Mel, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Antonio Orlan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Jonathan Errapel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. PLUMIN's Rodrigo Massó played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 86th minute of play. The supporters of PLUMIN booed when Santa Maradona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodolfo Cordeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. The PLUMIN players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.