World League

Gran Parque Central
Spectators: 7703 (Terracing: 5779, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) Ingvar Esbjörnsson started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Hurşit Üke didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 5th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. 12 minutes into the game, Nacional's Grabiel Escorcia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hurşit Üke made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 21st minute of the match Nacional got a corner. Rörvik BK's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Xu Sha ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Nacional's Xu Sha to fire away a dangerous shot which Hurşit Üke despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 27th minute of play forced Rörvik BK's goalkeeper Hurşit Üke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Joseph Gayoso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 31 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Ingvar Esbjörnsson came free, but Juaneizu Merida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nacional's Juaneizu Merida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ingvar Esbjörnsson in the 33rd minute of play. Olov Valrot received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Juaneizu Merida tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felipe Carballo hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Rörvik BK's Hurşit Üke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 41st minute of play. Grabiel Escorcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Hurşit Üke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grabiel Escorcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

Olov Valrot could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Juaneizu Merida made a huge save. In the 57th match minute, Rörvik BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kent Nordlander to maneuver through the defense. Joseph Gayoso struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Hurşit Üke didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nacional. 61 minutes into the match, Joseph Gayoso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hurşit Üke. Rörvik BK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Joseph Gayoso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. In the 68th match minute, Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joseph Gayoso to maneuver through the defense. In the 70th minute, Joseph Gayoso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bo-Erik Säf could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Juaneizu Merida made a huge save. Rörvik BK's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Pål Larsson in the 75th minute. Pål Larsson made a great header on Rörvik BK's corner, it was just that Nacional's Juaneizu Merida managed to reach the ball for a save. Juaneizu Merida was out of position in the 78 minute of play, and Ingvar Esbjörnsson capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ingvar Esbjörnsson really showed his touch with that goal: 4-1. Rörvik BK's Hurşit Üke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 83rd minute of play. The supporters of Nacional booed when Rörvik BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kent Nordlander didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 89th minute, Xu Sha sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Rörvik BK's Hurşit Üke didn't even have to move. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ingvar Esbjörnsson in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Juaneizu Merida prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 95th minute, Andréas Vall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nacional's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.