World League

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Silverio Jacob started the match with the kick off. 2 minutes into the match, Plaza Babys CF's Aļģis Engers sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Valentin Licerio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 4 minutes, Aļģis Engers managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Plaza Babys CF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aļģis Engers was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abelardo Macías didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Igor Tartalo went, in the 5th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. When Franja Dorada's Igor Tartalo in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Plaza Babys CF's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bülent Ruge in the 13th minute of play forced Plaza Babys CF's goalkeeper Abelardo Macías to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abelardo Macías made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silverio Jacob in the 15th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Plaza Babys CF's Aļģis Engers got a free kick in the 16th minute. Bülent Ruge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Igor Tartalo got free with Abelardo Macías in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Franja Dorada getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Pedro Timo hit a great ball. Silverio Jacob scored 2-0 in the 25th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Abelardo Macías, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Silverio Jacob's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abelardo Macías read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. Abelardo Macías showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silverio Jacob, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Abelardo Macías stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mevlüt Vurgun's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Valentin Licerio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aparicio Ladra in the 40th minute of the match. Valentin Licerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pietro Echavarri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valentin Licerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aparicio Ladra, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. 47 minutes into the game, Aparicio Ladra was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Plaza Babys CF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Franja Dorada the free kick. Aparicio Ladra kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aparicio Ladra made a kick off. In the 53rd match minute, Plaza Babys CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pietro Echavarri to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Franja Dorada booed when Plaza Babys CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis-Alfredo Belalcaraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 58th minute of the match Igor Tartalo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Abelardo Macías skillfully saved the ball. Valentin Licerio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardino Aguilo in the 59th minute of the match. In the last second Valentin Licerio throw himself and got hold of the ball when Bernardino Aguilo in the 59thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. 60 minutes into the match, Franja Dorada's Bülent Ruge sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Abelardo Macías narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Silverio Jacob succeeded in the game's 64th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 3-0. Valentin Licerio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aļģis Engers in the 67th minute. Plaza Babys CF made a substitution. Joseba Sacristán replaced Zahar Garzon. Plaza Babys CF's Bo Kristiansson was substituted for Aparicio Ladra. In the 70th minute Plaza Babys CF were awarded a corner. Aļģis Engers went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Aļģis Engers almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Franja Dorada's Valentin Licerio did a great save. 75 minutes into the match, Bo Kristiansson dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Valentin Licerio, 3-1. 81 minutes into the match, Plaza Babys CF's goal looked a bit too open when Silverio Jacob came free, but Abelardo Macías reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abelardo Macías made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bülent Ruge in the 83rd minute of play. Valentin Licerio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Yasin Saleh in the 86th minute. Florentino Rito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bülent Ruge recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Franja Dorada booed when Plaza Babys CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yvon Fabelo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Franja Dorada's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.