World League

La Fortaleza
Spectators: 5867 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Will Hotte made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, Atletico Roma's goalkeeper Fedele Scutti had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Astor Giampietro. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roman Riquelme in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fedele Scutti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roman Riquelme in the 8th minute of play forced Atletico Roma's goalkeeper Fedele Scutti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santiago Gaizko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Will Hotte in the 15th minute of play. Fedele Scutti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Astor Giampietro, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Jacobo Abechuco notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Atletico Roma's Fedele Scutti. Fedele Scutti was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jacobo Abechuco hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Santiago Gaizko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Will Hotte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 26 played minutes Atletico Roma got a freekick which was hit by Joshua Bullard. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Astor Giampietro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Zelaya's supporters rose to their feet, but Astor Giampietro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fedele Scutti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Joshua Bullard charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joshua Bullard the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Atletico Roma's Joshua Bullard got a free kick in the 28th minute. 30 minutes into the game, Atlético Zelaya's Astor Giampietro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fedele Scutti made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Fedele Scutti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacobo Abechuco, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leon Hudson in the 40th minute of play forced Atlético Zelaya's goalkeeper Santiago Gaizko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauro Kiliz hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Will Hotte's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Santiago Gaizko read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Roman Riquelme to strike the kick off in the second half. Perry Shields hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. If Jacobo Abechuco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 58thth minute of the game Astor Giampietro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atletico Roma's Fedele Scutti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Roman Riquelme managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Zelaya's supporters rose to their feet, but Roman Riquelme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fedele Scutti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Raimundo Playo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Astor Giampietro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 71 minutes into the match, Atlético Zelaya's goalkeeper Santiago Gaizko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Will Hotte. Vince Miles kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. When Leon Hudson, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 74 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Santiago Gaizko was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Atletico Roma's Fedele Scutti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roman Riquelme in the 78th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Atletico Roma's Jeff Lennon got a free kick in the 79th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Atlético Zelaya's goal looked a bit too open when Andre Pollard came free, but Santiago Gaizko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jeff Lennon got free with Santiago Gaizko in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Jacobo Abechuco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jacobo Abechuco in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fedele Scutti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Atletico Roma booed when Atlético Zelaya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raimundo Playo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atletico Roma's Fedele Scutti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Astor Giampietro in the 92nd minute of play. Jacobo Abechuco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Atlético Zelaya's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.