World League

Örgyte IS arena
Spectators: 7981 (Terracing: 5987, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) Sledgehammer KO's Sebastián Caniggia 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. Silvestre Peli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antonio Michael in the 3rd minute. Silvestre Peli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kıraç Otay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sebastián Caniggia in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silvestre Peli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Benny Bur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hauk Hareide in the 7th minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, Hauk Hareide cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Benny Bur was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a defensive mix-up in La Bichineta's zone, Sebastián Caniggia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Silvestre Peli came out of the goal and Sebastián Caniggia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sledgehammer KO's goalkeeper Benny Bur, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 21st minute Antonio Michael shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvestre Peli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hauk Hareide in the 23rd minute of play forced Sledgehammer KO's goalkeeper Benny Bur to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, La Bichineta's Hauk Hareide sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Benny Bur narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 25 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sledgehammer KO's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Dariusz Motyl was slow to take the kick. During this time La Bichineta's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hauk Hareide in the 27th minute of play forced Sledgehammer KO's goalkeeper Benny Bur to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Silvestre Peli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antonio Michael in the 30th minute. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sledgehammer KO's goalkeeper Benny Bur, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Kristian Saleh kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The supporters of Sledgehammer KO booed when La Bichineta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hauk Hareide didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hauk Hareide was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of La Bichineta booed when Sledgehammer KO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rune Fanström didn't get a good kick on the ball. Silvestre Peli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastián Caniggia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sebastián Caniggia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silvestre Peli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Silvestre Peli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonio Michael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Silvestre Peli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Michael, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Sledgehammer KO made a substitution. Oğuz Cetin replaced Sebastián Caniggia. Sledgehammer KO made a substitution. Cristian Eriksen replaced Rune Fanström. 83 minutes into the game, Pål Säv threw the ball into play from the sideline. Sledgehammer KO's Ali Baran Korhan quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Benny Bur took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carolo Abancens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vennard Rojak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benny Bur having to interfere. With a little luck, Sledgehammer KO's Benny Bur got control of the ball when Carolo Abancens tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Oğuz Cetin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched La Bichineta eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.