World League

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Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) In the 3rd match minute, Qijua F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hamílton Secco to maneuver through the defense. Donzel Abasalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stanislaw Cempa in the 7th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Stanislaw Cempa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sabaneta FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Stanislaw Cempa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Donzel Abasalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Bixintxo Arbieto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 15 minutes into the game, Bixintxo Arbieto lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Kevin Mier. After 18 played minutes Qijua F.C got a freekick which was hit by Laerte de Castro. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hamílton Secco in the 21st minute of play forced Sabaneta FC's goalkeeper Kevin Mier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Donzel Abasalo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stanislaw Cempa in the 22nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rian Giggs in the 27th minute of play forced Qijua F.C's goalkeeper Donzel Abasalo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 27th minute, Petri Romuroso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Qijua F.C's Alex Corrêa got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Rian Giggs blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Donzel Abasalo having to make a save. Qijua F.C's Donzel Abasalo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rian Giggs in the 33rd minute of play. 39 minutes into the game, Sabaneta FC's Stanislaw Cempa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Donzel Abasalo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Sabaneta FC's Cássio Correia suffered a sore thigh after 42 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After a rather tough play, Qijua F.C's Allan Andrade got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Fabian Lawrence struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Donzel Abasalo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sabaneta FC. Leandro Machado's late challenge caught a Sabaneta FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leandro Machado helped the player get up and apologised. In the 46th match minute, Qijua F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leandro Machado to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bixintxo Arbieto was the one to do the kick off. Rian Giggs was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 57th minute. Sabaneta FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 57 minutes into the match, Qijua F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Rian Giggs came free, but Donzel Abasalo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sabaneta FC made a substitution. Osmundo Bolde replaced Fabian Lawrence. It was a well-played corner which Rian Giggs managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Kevin Mier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leandro Machado in the 66th minute of play. Rian Giggs did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Donzel Abasalo 67 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rian Giggs in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donzel Abasalo saved Qijua F.C from getting behind. In the 71stth minute of the game Rian Giggs who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Qijua F.C's Donzel Abasalo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, Qijua F.C's Donzel Abasalo got control of the ball when Rian Giggs tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 81stth minute of the game Rian Giggs who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Qijua F.C's Donzel Abasalo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A hard shot 84 in the game by Rian Giggs from a close distance when the talented Donzel Abasalo managed to make a qualified save. Qijua F.C's players were relieved. In the 86th minute, Yoel Magarinos reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Donzel Abasalo. The goal made the score 1-5. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rian Giggs in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donzel Abasalo saved Qijua F.C from getting behind. Donzel Abasalo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stanislaw Cempa, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. 94 minutes into the match, Rian Giggs had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Donzel Abasalo. Qijua F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rian Giggs was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-6. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Sabaneta FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.