World League

Viejo San Martín
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Geovani do Nascimento started the match with the kick off. Kang Feng fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Răzvan Fințescu having to interfere. In the 12th minute Kang Feng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Răzvan Fințescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Lennie Buckler got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kang Feng fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Răzvan Fințescu having to interfere. Răzvan Fințescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kang Feng, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Răzvan Fințescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kang Feng in the 19th minute of play. Alvarado de Mar del Plata were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after Lunáticos FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lennie Buckler took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Kang Feng heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. When the match had gone on for 25 minutes, Kang Feng put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Răzvan Fințescu. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kang Feng in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Răzvan Fințescu saved Lunáticos FC from getting behind. 30 minutes into the match, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Geovani do Nascimento came free, but Iker Mincho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Răzvan Fințescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kang Feng's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kang Feng in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Răzvan Fințescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 34 played minutes Lunáticos FC got a freekick which was hit by Benjamim Gaúcho. Lennie Buckler's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Răzvan Fințescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lennie Buckler in the 40th minute. Lunáticos FC's Răzvan Fințescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kang Feng in the 44th minute of play. In the 46th minute, Natanael Maciel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alvarado de Mar del Plata made a substitution. Daniel Ghițescu replaced Rolando Hodei. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Ghițescu was the one to do the kick off. When Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Kang Feng in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lunáticos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Răzvan Fințescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Ghițescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 72ndth minute of the game Kang Feng who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lunáticos FC's Răzvan Fințescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Iker Mincho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zézinho Lago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Jacobo Vincent was substituted for Kang Feng. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Modesto Isadore was substituted for Enzo Kante. 78 minutes had been played when some careless play by Alvarado de Mar del Plata's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Walmir Britto was slow to take the kick. During this time Lunáticos FC's players had a chance to rest. Răzvan Fințescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daniel Ghițescu's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. 89 minutes into the match, Lunáticos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Ghițescu came free, but Răzvan Fințescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 92 minutes into the match, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Lennie Buckler sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Răzvan Fințescu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Răzvan Fințescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Ghițescu in the 96th minute of the match. In the 97th minute Daniel Ghițescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Răzvan Fințescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 99 minutes Lunáticos FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Lennie Buckler who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Mariano Verón almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Lunáticos FC's Răzvan Fințescu did a great save. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Alvarado de Mar del Plata had won after a very even match.