World League

MANDALARENA
Spectators: 7468 (Terracing: 5602, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tello Lopez in the 3rd minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's goal looked a bit too open when Pablo Gombal came free, but Saturnino Nieto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jim Roussel in the 8th minute. Jim Roussel made a great header on Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's corner, it was just that ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Saturnino Nieto managed to reach the ball for a save. Saturnino Nieto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Elazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Raul Elazar in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Saturnino Nieto saved ALPUJARRAS LIBRE from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Raul Elazar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's supporters rose to their feet, but Raul Elazar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Saturnino Nieto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Raul Elazar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Saturnino Nieto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Elazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jim Roussel took the corner. Fábio Chițan made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Lucio Toxeiro sent off a good shot on target. In the 21st match minute, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramón Huguet to maneuver through the defense. Raul Elazar kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Saturnino Nieto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pablo Gombal in the 25th minute of the match. Lucio Toxeiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Fábio Chițan made a huge save. Fábio Chițan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Nevada Etxeberria showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 28 minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's goal looked a bit too open when Pablo Gombal came free, but Saturnino Nieto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 35 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Tello Lopez came free, but Fábio Chițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's goal looked a bit too open when Pablo Gombal came free, but Saturnino Nieto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Saturnino Nieto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bert Shamp in the 38th minute of the match. 40 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Raul Elazar fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. After 44 played minutes Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ got a freekick which was hit by Pablo Gombal. A collision led to Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Léo Porto hit a great ball.

The wind increased when Nevada Etxeberria made the kick off in the second half. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tello Lopez in the 53rd minute of play. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Marques Gutierrez took the corner. The corner ended in Lucio Toxeiro almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan did a great save. Fábio Chițan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nevada Etxeberria in the 57th minute of the match. In the 60th match minute, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 顾谦坚 to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Saturnino Nieto got control of the ball when Pablo Gombal tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marques Gutierrez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Raul Elazar might have been able to make a better finish in the 74th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Saturnino Nieto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Raul Elazar ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nevada Etxeberria in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fábio Chițan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fábio Chițan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigfrido Ocaña, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Saturnino Nieto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pablo Gombal in the 90th minute of play. Raul Elazar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE could leave the field as winners, despite Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ having more of the ball for most of the match.