World League

Estadio Todo Rojo
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) An unexpectedly hard shot by Luo Ming Peng in the 3rd minute of play forced Saint Etienne FC's goalkeeper Claudio Normando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Godfredo George got free with Claudio Normando in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Luo Ming Peng could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Claudio Normando made a huge save. 14 minutes into the game, Luo Ming Peng recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Claudio Normando. Luo Ming Peng showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 16th minute Luo Ming Peng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Claudio Normando saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Claudio Normando made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Godfredo George sent off a good shot on target. In the 24thth minute of the game Maximino Errapel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Ayhan Özbey was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Claudio Normando made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Godfredo George sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Saint Etienne FC's Maximino Errapel got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Luo Ming Peng struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Claudio Normando didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Poker de Ases ⚜️. Ayhan Özbey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vladimiro Oriche, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. In the 45th minute Saint Etienne FC were awarded a corner. Maximino Errapel went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Maximino Errapel almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Ayhan Özbey did a great save. In the 48th minute of the match Poker de Ases ⚜️ got a corner. Saint Etienne FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Saul Goodman ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Poker de Ases ⚜️'s corner Saul Goodman fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Claudio Normando quite easily take care of the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tolek Wojno made a kick off. A collision led to Saint Etienne FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Adrian Cristofor hit a great ball. Claudio Normando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Godfredo George in the 60th minute of the match. Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Ayhan Özbey played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tolek Wojno in the 63rd minute of play. Claudio Normando didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Godfredo George went, in the 64th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. After having played for 67 minutes, Tolek Wojno managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saint Etienne FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tolek Wojno was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godfredo George in the 70th minute of play forced Saint Etienne FC's goalkeeper Claudio Normando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godfredo George in the 72nd minute of play forced Saint Etienne FC's goalkeeper Claudio Normando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luo Ming Peng received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Claudio Normando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Claudio Normando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Godfredo George, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Luo Ming Peng in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saint Etienne FC's goalie prevented a goal. Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Hector Servando was substituted for Godfredo George. After some careless play in the Saint Etienne FC defense, Hector Servando kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Claudio Normando. The Saint Etienne FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Claudio Normando should have stopped the shot. Poker de Ases ⚜️'s supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.