World League

Chorroarín Arena
Spectators: 7741 (Terracing: 5807, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Guillermo Mitxaut got the match started through his kick off. 6 minutes into the game, Pastor Giménez threw the ball into play from the sideline. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Quim Barreiros quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Marciano Eskuin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guillermo Mitxaut in the 7th minute of the match. After 11 played minutes Chorroarín got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Alaminos. Marciano Eskuin was out of position in the 13 minute of play, and Guillermo Mitxaut capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Guillermo Mitxaut really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 18th minute, Guillermo Mitxaut ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marciano Eskuin was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Guillermo Mitxaut took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marciano Eskuin. Marciano Eskuin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 28th minute of the game. One of Chorroarín:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Arrebimba o Malho SLB:s goal. Leonides Leheren had in the 31stth minute some difficulties stopping Bjarte Walle's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 35 minutes into the game, Avantas Jado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Leonides Leheren was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marciano Eskuin made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Eustacio Romero sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Chorroarín getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Guillermo Mitxaut hit a great ball. 45 minutes into the game, Daniel Palmquist was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chorroarín the free kick. A collision led to Arrebimba o Malho SLB getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Daniel Palmquist hit a great ball. Marciano Eskuin was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Prudencio Socorro. After 47 played minutes Arrebimba o Malho SLB got a freekick which was hit by Avantas Jado. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Olavo Eiró to strike the kick off in the second half. Olavo Eiró's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 52ndth minute, Leonides Leheren skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Quim Barreiros hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Chorroarín made a substitution. Timoteo Arotza replaced Guillermo Mitxaut. After a rather tough play, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Quim Barreiros got a free kick in the 63rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Nicolas Betadur managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chorroarín's supporters rose to their feet, but Nicolas Betadur was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marciano Eskuin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gilberto Oso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marciano Eskuin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolas Betadur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Alaminos hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Marciano Eskuin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eustacio Romero in the 84th minute of play. Chorroarín's Leonides Leheren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olavo Eiró in the 86th minute of play. Marciano Eskuin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timoteo Arotza in the 88th minute of play. Leonides Leheren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olavo Eiró, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicolas Betadur in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marciano Eskuin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Many of Arrebimba o Malho SLB's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Arrebimba o Malho SLB may have spent more time on the ball, but Chorroarín were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.