World League

Johan Cruyff
Spectators: 7996 (Terracing: 5998, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Santiago Abreu kicked off to start the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bubu Denat in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bennvar Noobel saved Celestiales from getting behind. 9 minutes into the match, Celestiales's goal looked a bit too open when Bubu Denat came free, but Bennvar Noobel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Celestiales's Santiago Abreu in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goalie prevented a goal. After 25 played minutes F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA got a freekick which was hit by David Ballester. A collision led to Celestiales getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Magnus Ahlén hit a great ball. 32 minutes into the game, Celestiales's Santiago Abreu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alejandro Verdu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 34 minutes into the match, Celestiales's Santiago Abreu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alejandro Verdu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Celestiales's Albano Millan was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Alejandro Verdu in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A hard shot 40 in the game by Gonzalo Boye from a close distance when the talented Bennvar Noobel managed to make a qualified save. Celestiales's players were relieved. In the 41st minute F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA were awarded a corner. Gonzalo Boye went to the cornerflag to take it. Bennvar Noobel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonzalo Boye, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Bennvar Noobel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gonzalo Boye in the 42nd minute of the match. After the first half Celestiales were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The audience was convinced that Bubu Denat's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bennvar Noobel was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. In the 56th match minute, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francesc Pla to maneuver through the defense. In the 58th match minute, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francesc Pla to maneuver through the defense. Eustaquio Eudoxio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Alejandro Verdu made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornelio Domeka in the 63rd minute of play forced F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's goalkeeper Alejandro Verdu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The throw-in from Mateo Gabino in the 81st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's Ludovít Reis. When Declan Rice fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Celestiales's protests and gave Declan Rice a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA booed when Celestiales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Declan Rice didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Bubu Denat came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bubu Denat couldn't finish the play. Marino Ramos's late challenge caught a Celestiales's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marino Ramos helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA's Marino Ramos got a free kick in the 91st minute. Bennvar Noobel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gonzalo Boye's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. The F.C. AMERICAN BARÇA supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Celestiales's performance. The match ended with a win for Celestiales.