World League

Old Trafford
Spectators: 7730 (Terracing: 5799, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) An unexpectedly hard shot by Teo Fidensio in the 3rd minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Teo Fidensio came free, but Edwin van der Sar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arjen Robben's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edwin van der Sar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teo Fidensio in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edwin van der Sar saved Manchester United FC from getting behind. Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Luisito Nesor managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Erkki Virta in the 20 minute of the game. In the 21st minute Taisto Pentsinen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rudolf Meulman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Rudolf Meulman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 25th minute of play. Rudolf Meulman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfred Laulaja in the 27th minute of play. Eero Uusipaavalniemi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 27thth minute, Rudolf Meulman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Rudolf Meulman made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Eero Uusipaavalniemi sent off a good shot on target. If Alfred Laulaja had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edwin van der Sar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teo Fidensio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Arjen Robben managed to get in a good position for a shot. Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's supporters rose to their feet, but Arjen Robben was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edwin van der Sar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 40th minute of play forced Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's goalkeeper Rudolf Meulman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edwin van der Sar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teo Fidensio in the 44th minute of play. In the 46th minute Taisto Pentsinen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rudolf Meulman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teo Fidensio in the 47th minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Zé Tola was substituted for Teo Fidensio. Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Rudolf Meulman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eero Uusipaavalniemi in the 55th minute of play. In the 58th minute Taisto Pentsinen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rudolf Meulman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 59 minutes into the match, Alfred Laulaja notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Rudolf Meulman. Rudolf Meulman was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Manchester United FC's Jakob Stam was substituted for Iiro Riksman. Edwin van der Sar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Tola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Tommi Valkama got a free kick in the 86th minute. After a rather tough play, Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Tommi Valkama got a free kick in the 88th minute. Rudolf Meulman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Cantona in the 91st minute of the match. In the 93rd minute Davide Beckham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rudolf Meulman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's zone, Erik Cantona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rudolf Meulman came out of the goal and Erik Cantona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Manchester United FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.