World League

Antonio María Claret
Spectators: 7678 (Terracing: 5759, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Adan Otsoko got the match started through his kick off. Cristo Colas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maurinho Mendonça in the 5th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Maurinho Mendonça in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristo Colas saved Almeyra F.C. from getting behind. When Claretiano FC's Maurinho Mendonça in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Almeyra F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 13th minute, Harkaitz Xavalera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adan Otsoko in the 17th minute of play forced Claretiano FC's goalkeeper Birila Graña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saverio Locaio in the 19th minute of play forced Claretiano FC's goalkeeper Birila Graña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 23 played minutes Almeyra F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Saverio Locaio. When Maurinho Mendonça came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the Claretiano FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Maurinho Mendonça couldn't finish the play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Norino Tostado got free with Cristo Colas in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Birila Graña showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adan Otsoko, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maurinho Mendonça in the 36th minute of play forced Almeyra F.C.'s goalkeeper Cristo Colas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Birila Graña showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Locaio in the 37th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Maurinho Mendonça made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Maurinho Mendonça ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cristo Colas was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Danilo Remir hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 68th match minute, Almeyra F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Remir to maneuver through the defense. Maurinho Mendonça's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristo Colas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Saverio Locaio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Birila Graña made a huge save. Victorio Sabino hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. The supporters of Claretiano FC booed when Almeyra F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saverio Locaio didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 83rd match minute, Claretiano FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Harkaitz Xavalera to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Claretiano FC booed when Almeyra F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victorio Sabino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maurinho Mendonça struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Cristo Colas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Claretiano FC. Gelacio Salceda hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Maurinho Mendonça managed to get in a good position for a shot. Claretiano FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Maurinho Mendonça was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristo Colas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Many of Almeyra F.C.'s supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Almeyra F.C. may have spent more time on the ball, but Claretiano FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.