World League

Olímpico Maracay
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) After a defensive mix-up in Atletico Aragua FC's zone, Hermengildo Firman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Haitz Langarica came out of the goal and Hermengildo Firman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lauro Acebal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Martin Celipe made a huge save. 7 minutes into the game, Gaspard Izquierdo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Martin Celipe. Gaspard Izquierdo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Haitz Langarica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nereo Sesuldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Atletico Aragua FC's zone, Fausto Arnau stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Haitz Langarica came out of the goal and Fausto Arnau tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 18th match minute, Club Atlético Burzaco was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andres Teofilio to maneuver through the defense. Martin Celipe was out of position in the 19 minute of play, and Arnold Collins capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Arnold Collins really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lauro Acebal got free with Martin Celipe in the 22nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Atletico Aragua FC's Pencho Gramatikov got a free kick in the 24th minute. Gaspard Izquierdo scored 3-0 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Martin Celipe, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Martin Celipe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaspard Izquierdo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Haitz Langarica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nereo Sesuldo in the 32nd minute of play. With a little luck, Club Atlético Burzaco's Martin Celipe got control of the ball when Lauro Acebal tried to sneak it across the goal line. Martin Celipe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lauro Acebal in the 42nd minute. When the match had gone on for 44 minutes, Rafe Vallina took a quick shot and it went in 4-0 without a chance for Martin Celipe to make any attempt to save it. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Burzaco's Hermengildo Firman got a free kick in the 46th minute. 48 minutes into the game, Lauro Acebal cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Martin Celipe was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Fausto Arnau stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lauro Acebal in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Celipe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Martin Celipe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnold Collins, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After a rather tough play, Atletico Aragua FC's Pencho Gramatikov got a free kick in the 56th minute. Martin Celipe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arnold Collins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafe Vallina in the 63rd minute of play forced Club Atlético Burzaco's goalkeeper Martin Celipe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafe Vallina in the 63rd minute of play forced Club Atlético Burzaco's goalkeeper Martin Celipe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Atletico Aragua FC made a substitution. Viviano Omente replaced Bizi Faubelo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lauro Acebal in the 72nd minute of play forced Club Atlético Burzaco's goalkeeper Martin Celipe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Club Atlético Burzaco's Martin Celipe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaspard Izquierdo in the 73rd minute of play. Martin Celipe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lauro Acebal in the 76th minute of the match. Atletico Aragua FC made a substitution. Federigo Salais replaced Miguel Echavarria. A collision led to Club Atlético Burzaco getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Andres Teofilio hit a great ball. Martin Celipe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lauro Acebal in the 89th minute of the match. Felix Tabby sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Felix Tabby blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Haitz Langarica having to make a save. If Fausto Arnau had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Haitz Langarica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Tabby, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Atletico Aragua FC'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.