World League

RICHARD ESPINOZA
Spectators: 7402 (Terracing: 5589, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Oleg Kutin took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd match minute, LOSÑETAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oleg Kutin to maneuver through the defense. In the 5th minute Ciro Playo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nigel Navarro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nigel Navarro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciro Playo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bahía é Carnaval's Mickael Wuyts played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Borja Beguellina in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ciro Playo in the 19th minute of play forced LOSÑETAS's goalkeeper Nigel Navarro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led Bahía é Carnaval's Lukas Borginions to fire away a dangerous shot which Nigel Navarro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. LOSÑETAS's Nigel Navarro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciro Playo in the 31st minute of play. LOSÑETAS's attentive Mario Payueta managed to snatch the ball when Domenico Galdi made a throw-in in the 33rd minute of the game. Oleg Kutin who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Mickael Wuyts when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ciro Playo took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nigel Navarro. Nigel Navarro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Astor Brais during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Bahía é Carnaval getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Astor Brais hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, LOSÑETAS's Vernaza Carces tried to score from far away in the 44th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ciro Playo was the one to do the kick off. In the last second Nigel Navarro throw himself and got hold of the ball when Ciro Playo in the 53rdth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Marciano Ferran charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marciano Ferran the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of LOSÑETAS booed when Bahía é Carnaval was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marciano Ferran didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Bahía é Carnaval's Ciro Playo got a free kick in the 59th minute. Antonio Ozuna kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Emilio Lucado hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 68th match minute, Bahía é Carnaval was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Lucado to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Markos Velakis during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Markos Velakis kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Ciro Playo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Nigel Navarro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mickael Wuyts showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Borja Beguellina in the 81st minute of the match. Nigel Navarro was out of position in the 88 minute of play, and Ciro Playo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ciro Playo really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. If Sergio Artolozaga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Bahía é Carnaval's zone, Oleg Kutin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mickael Wuyts came out of the goal and Oleg Kutin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Oleg Kutin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The LOSÑETAS supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Bahía é Carnaval's performance. The match ended with a win for Bahía é Carnaval.