World League

Melbourne Park
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henric Villaquiran in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thomas Diehl saved Melbourne 007 from getting behind. In the 4th minute Henric Villaquiran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Diehl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 6 played minutes Melbourne 007 got a freekick which was hit by Wincent Solecki. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Henric Villaquiran put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Thomas Diehl. Thomas Diehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henric Villaquiran in the 15th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henric Villaquiran in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thomas Diehl prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 30 minutes into the match, Henric Villaquiran had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thomas Diehl. Melbourne 007's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Henric Villaquiran was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. In the 33rd minute Gaskon Gimeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Diehl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Gaskon Gimeno's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Thomas Diehl was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. 36 minutes into the match, Rudy Gummow dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Naldo Roig, 1-2. In the 38th minute, Brandon Galvin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Picanya FC's Henric Villaquiran got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 43rd minute Gaskon Gimeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Diehl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thomas Diehl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaskon Gimeno in the 43rd minute of play. Thomas Diehl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henric Villaquiran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute Picanya FC were awarded a corner. Henric Villaquiran went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Henric Villaquiran got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Thomas Diehl quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The supporters of Picanya FC booed when Melbourne 007 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brandon Galvin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gaskon Gimeno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Picanya FC's Henric Villaquiran in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Melbourne 007's goalie prevented a goal. The Picanya FC fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Picanya FC's Henric Villaquiran looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Melbourne 007's Thomas Diehl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henric Villaquiran in the 60th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gaskon Gimeno in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thomas Diehl saved Melbourne 007 from getting behind. Gaskon Gimeno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Thomas Diehl tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind Melbourne 007's goalkeeper Thomas Diehl, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Melbourne 007's Joshua Mccormick in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Picanya FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thomas Diehl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaskon Gimeno, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Thomas Diehl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaskon Gimeno in the 73rd minute of the match. In the 73rd minute, Brandon Galvin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Melbourne 007 booed when Picanya FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baldovino Saura didn't get a good kick on the ball. 80 minutes into the match, Picanya FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rudy Gummow came free, but Naldo Roig reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gaskon Gimeno blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Thomas Diehl having to make a save. The long shot by Henric Villaquiran in the 86th minute really tested Thomas Diehl's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Naldo Roig showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 秦梁翀 in the 91st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rudy Gummow in the 95th minute of play forced Picanya FC's goalkeeper Naldo Roig to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Melbourne 007 supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Picanya FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Picanya FC.