World League

EL POLEAR STADIUM
Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) Abelardo Macías took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eriberto Lizer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yasin Saleh in the 7th minute of play forced QUASAR AZULGRANA's goalkeeper Prospero Shepherd to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 9 minutes, Marco Federigo made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Plaza Babys CF's Abelardo Macías tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 13 minutes into the match, Plaza Babys CF's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Isadore came free, but Abelardo Macías reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Federigo in the 16th minute of play forced Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Abelardo Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Federigo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abelardo Macías having to interfere. Abelardo Macías showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Federigo, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Prospero Shepherd didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 20th minute, which inside left pole to 1-2. Abelardo Macías stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marco Federigo's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. Antonio Abreu got a throw-in 29 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Eriberto Lizer. 31 minutes into the game, Marco Federigo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Abelardo Macías was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. QUASAR AZULGRANA's Eriberto Lizer got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in QUASAR AZULGRANA's zone, Aparicio Ladra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Prospero Shepherd came out of the goal and Aparicio Ladra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zahar Garzon hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Bernardino Aguilo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 47 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Plaza Babys CF! Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-4 lead.

Plaza Babys CF's Abelardo Macías proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Plaza Babys CF from getting a goal against them. Prospero Shepherd made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aļģis Engers in the 62nd minute of play. Aparicio Ladra's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Prospero Shepherd read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, QUASAR AZULGRANA's goal looked a bit too open when Aparicio Ladra came free, but Prospero Shepherd reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79th minute Pietro Echavarri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Prospero Shepherd saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Plaza Babys CF made a substitution. Joseba Sacristán replaced Zahar Garzon. Plaza Babys CF's Bo Kristiansson was substituted for Aparicio Ladra. In the 81st minute Plaza Babys CF were awarded a corner. Aļģis Engers went to the cornerflag to take it. A well-hit corner resulted in Yvon Fabelo heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Anier Gaspards short, quick shot in the 84thth minute got Abelardo Macías to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Plaza Babys CF's Abelardo Macías played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dionisio Tibalt in the 85th minute of play. Plaza Babys CF's Abelardo Macías proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Plaza Babys CF from getting a goal against them. Abelardo Macías took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anier Gaspard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of QUASAR AZULGRANA booed when Plaza Babys CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aļģis Engers didn't get a good kick on the ball. QUASAR AZULGRANA's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.