World League

MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Honorio Justin started the match with the kick off. Ruben Montez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paco Sancho's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. The TIBURON F.C fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when TIBURON F.C's Paco Sancho 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Claes Fender might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Maximino Merexildo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Claes Fender ran back to his position shaking his head. TIBURON F.C's Maximino Merexildo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claes Fender in the 15th minute of play. Maximino Merexildo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claes Fender in the 17th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 20 minutes, Ruben Montez successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 24th minute Claes Fender shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maximino Merexildo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 26th minute Enzo Peres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Montez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maximino Merexildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claes Fender, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. After 30 minutes of play, Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Claes Fender made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Maximino Merexildo was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorio Justin in the 34th minute of play forced Hala Madrid Iraki FC's goalkeeper Ruben Montez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maximino Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claes Fender, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Claes Fender spun around in front of the goal 35 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of TIBURON F.C's goal. Claes Fender might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Maximino Merexildo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Claes Fender ran back to his position shaking his head. Ruben Montez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lukasz Zembrzuski in the 39th minute of play. Enzo Peres's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 46thth minute, Ruben Montez skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Ruben Montez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Honorio Justin in the 57th minute of play. Claes Fender could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Maximino Merexildo made a huge save. Marcelo Gallarde hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, TIBURON F.C's Honorio Celino got a free kick in the 64th minute. The TIBURON F.C fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when TIBURON F.C's Enzo Peres 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Yin Ling Jian was substituted for Rabia Ünal. 80 minutes into the match, TIBURON F.C's goalkeeper Maximino Merexildo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Johannes Sjögren. With an all-out effort, Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Maximino Merexildo threw himself towards the right post 84 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Marcelo Gallarde, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Maximino Merexildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcelo Gallarde, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. In the 85th minute, Johannes Sjögren ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Maximino Merexildo was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. In the 88th minute, Honorio Justin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 89 minutes, Johannes Sjögren made it 2-3 with a short kick to the right side. TIBURON F.C's Maximino Merexildo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Maximino Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Johannes Sjögren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the last second Maximino Merexildo throw himself and got hold of the ball when Johannes Sjögren in the 92ndth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. 94 minutes into the match, Hala Madrid Iraki FC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorio Justin came free, but Ruben Montez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paco Sancho in the 97th minute of play forced Hala Madrid Iraki FC's goalkeeper Ruben Montez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 98 minutes Hala Madrid Iraki FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Paco Sancho who took care of the corner kick. TIBURON F.C's Paco Sancho was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ruben Montez in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Hala Madrid Iraki FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.