World League

El Desafio
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Song Xiong Hong in the 2nd minute of play. Emiliano Etxepare made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 7th minute of play. Emiliano Etxepare made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong in the 12th minute of play. Emiliano Etxepare made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong in the 13th minute of play. In the 15thth minute of the game Roberto Lopes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Desafio FC's zone, José Augusto Lara stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emiliano Etxepare came out of the goal and José Augusto Lara tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emiliano Etxepare didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Olivier Gilg went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After 27 minutes, Roberto Lopes made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Desafio FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Nereo George hit a great ball. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Song Xiong Hong in the 35th minute. Cristo Peio hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Rodrigo Cisterna replaced Alan Franco. In the 43rd minute, Cristo Peio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Song Xiong Hong couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 44th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Desafio FC. After 48 minutes Desafio FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Song Xiong Hong who took care of the corner kick. After the first half DIPLOMATA FC PAB were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

With a little luck, Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare got control of the ball when Olivier Gilg tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 53rd minute, Vicente Huly hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Lopes in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emiliano Etxepare prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Olivier Gilg kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Niculae Martinescu was substituted for Song Xiong Hong. In the 77th match minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olivier Gilg to maneuver through the defense. In the 81stth minute of the game Roberto Lopes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Emiliano Etxepare made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Lopes in the 86th minute of play. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Carlos Eduardo Lopez was substituted for Rodrigo Cisterna. Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Augusto Lara in the 91st minute of play. The supporters of DIPLOMATA FC PAB booed when Desafio FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nereo George didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. DIPLOMATA FC PAB walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.