World League

Santiago Guatemala
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Carmelo Sifon in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lech Rosen, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 12th minute, Carlos Manuel Jeréz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 13 minutes, Carmelo Sifon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Madrid de Guatemala's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carmelo Sifon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sílvio Luiz Goiano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Szczepan Kocieniewski in the 15th minute of the match. Lech Rosen made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Carmelo Sifon sent off a good shot on target. Carmelo Sifon's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 17thth minute, Lech Rosen skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Carmelo Sifon in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lech Rosen, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The crowd rose to their feet as Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Lech Rosen. That made the score 1-0 after 22 minutes of play. In the 25th match minute, Real Madrid de Guatemala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Anaya to maneuver through the defense. Lech Rosen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Santamaria in the 30th minute of the match. After 33 minutes, Carmelo Sifon made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. KKP Spasione Kocury's Lech Rosen tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 38th minute of the match, Cristian Santamaria tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Lech Rosen saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmelo Sifon in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lech Rosen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lech Rosen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carmelo Sifon's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Szczepan Kocieniewski made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Real Madrid de Guatemala's goal looked a bit too open when Sabin Zubiaga came free, but Sílvio Luiz Goiano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 58 minutes into the game, one of KKP Spasione Kocury:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Lech Rosen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carmelo Sifon, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Sílvio Luiz Goiano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sabin Zubiaga in the 63rd minute. Real Madrid de Guatemala's Sílvio Luiz Goiano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save Real Madrid de Guatemala from getting a goal against them. Lech Rosen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmelo Sifon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KKP Spasione Kocury's goalie prevented a goal. Lech Rosen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carmelo Sifon's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Cristian Santamaria recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to KKP Spasione Kocury getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Karol Puzio hit a great ball. 97 minutes into the match, Real Madrid de Guatemala's Carmelo Sifon sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lech Rosen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The Real Madrid de Guatemala players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.