World League

El Desafio
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) Desafio FC's Ciro Gonsalve started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 5 minutes into the match, Henric Ribas notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare. Emiliano Etxepare was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Emiliano Etxepare came out of the goal in the 8th minute to try and stop a shot by Zlatan sucks's Fritz Berghmans. But to his dismay, Fritz Berghmans quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. In the 12th minute, Ciro Gonsalve fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. 12 minutes into the match, Zlatan sucks's goal looked a bit too open when Ciro Gonsalve came free, but Evert Linberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. João Vítor Fonseca took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 14th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Emiliano Etxepare. Desafio FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Emiliano Etxepare showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roy Pihl in the 17th minute of the match. Zlatan sucks's Evert Linberg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Zlatan sucks from getting a goal against them. Emiliano Etxepare showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roy Pihl, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. The audience was convinced that Fritz Berghmans's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Emiliano Etxepare was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Desafio FC's Emiliano Etxepare played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roy Pihl in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of Desafio FC booed when Zlatan sucks was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roy Pihl didn't get a good kick on the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Zlatan sucks's goalkeeper Evert Linberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciro Gonsalve. Victorio Medina made a great header on Desafio FC's corner, it was just that Zlatan sucks's Evert Linberg managed to reach the ball for a save. Elvio Damario might have been able to make a better finish in the 28th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Evert Linberg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Elvio Damario ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Desafio FC booed when Zlatan sucks was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hans Albäck didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elvio Damario received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Evert Linberg came out and tried to block the shot, but Elvio Damario slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 39th minute. If Hans Albäck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Emiliano Etxepare showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roy Pihl in the 46th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fritz Berghmans was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Desafio FC's goalkeeper Emiliano Etxepare had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fritz Berghmans. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Desafio FC's goalkeeper Emiliano Etxepare, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 62 minutes into the match, Desafio FC's goalkeeper Emiliano Etxepare had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Roy Pihl. In the 63rd match minute, Desafio FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Huly to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Zlatan sucks's Emiliano Etxepare threw himself towards the right post 65 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Fritz Berghmans, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When Fritz Berghmans got free in front of the goal in the 65th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Emiliano Etxepare was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hans Albäck got free with Emiliano Etxepare in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 68 minutes into the game, Moncho Ogazon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zlatan sucks's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Desafio FC the free kick. Moncho Ogazon kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Zlatan sucks's zone, Victorio Medina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evert Linberg came out of the goal and Victorio Medina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ciro Gonsalve recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Zlatan sucks's Fritz Berghmans in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Desafio FC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Zlatan sucks getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Roy Pihl hit a great ball. The supporters of Desafio FC booed when Zlatan sucks was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Moncho Ogazon didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 83 played minutes Roy Pihl rounded Desafio FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-5. 93 minutes into the match, Zlatan sucks's João Vítor Fonseca broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. A hard shot 96 in the game by Fritz Berghmans from a close distance when the talented Emiliano Etxepare managed to make a qualified save. Desafio FC's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fritz Berghmans in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emiliano Etxepare saved Desafio FC from getting behind. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Zlatan sucks eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.