World League

Marsalkka
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Kullervo Niemivirta started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Kekambas FC's Eulalio Ovando in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mannerheim's goalie prevented a goal. Segundo Dimo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gigi Mantu having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kullervo Niemivirta in the 10th minute of play forced Kekambas FC's goalkeeper Esteve Iratxo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Esteban Lazcano kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Kekambas FC's Pepe Mujica got a free kick in the 13th minute. In the 14th minute of the match Perttu Niskanen sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Esteve Iratxo skillfully saved the ball. After 17 minutes, Eulalio Ovando made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Mannerheim's Gigi Mantu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Mannerheim getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. 宋凡风 hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Segundo Dimo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kekambas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Segundo Dimo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gigi Mantu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 25 minutes, Eulalio Ovando made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Mannerheim's Gigi Mantu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Eulalio Ovando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 35th match minute, Mannerheim was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olli-Pekka Paajanen to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eulalio Ovando in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gigi Mantu saved Mannerheim from getting behind. Albert Jokilahti's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Esteve Iratxo firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Mannerheim's goalkeeper Gigi Mantu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Mannerheim booed when Kekambas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esteban Lazcano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 47thth minute of the game Eulalio Ovando who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mannerheim's Gigi Mantu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Gigi Mantu made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Samuel Paio sent off a good shot on target. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mannerheim's goalkeeper Gigi Mantu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 59 minutes into the match, Mannerheim's goalkeeper Gigi Mantu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eulalio Ovando. Dong Tian Xing received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Esteve Iratxo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Esteve Iratxo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kullervo Niemivirta in the 69th minute of the match. With his leg Gigi Mantu managed to avoid a goal in the 70thth minute, when Kekambas FC's Eulalio Ovando fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Mannerheim getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Albert Jokilahti hit a great ball. Gigi Mantu was a little too slow when Eulalio Ovando got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 74th minute. The score was now 0-4. Eulalio Ovando who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 83rdth minute tested the skills of Gigi Mantu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Eulalio Ovando's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 85thth minute, Gigi Mantu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Gigi Mantu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Segundo Dimo in the 90th minute of the match.