World League

EL QUEBRADERO
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) When Lázaro Ekain came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the GARIBALDI FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Lázaro Ekain couldn't finish the play. In the 4thth minute of the game Leonardo Chico who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GARIBALDI FC's Rene Llorian was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lázaro Ekain got free with Leopoldo Ospin in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Aimar in the 8th minute of play forced GARIBALDI FC's goalkeeper Rene Llorian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lázaro Ekain came free with the goalkeeper in the 11th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Leopoldo Ospin could save by the left post. The Deuce Athletic Club fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when Deuce Athletic Club's Leonardo Chico looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonardo Chico in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rene Llorian saved GARIBALDI FC from getting behind. In the 18th minute Federico Aimar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Llorian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leopoldo Ospin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lázaro Ekain in the 22nd minute. Lázaro Ekain in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Leopoldo Ospin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A very nice done corner allowed Lázaro Ekain to score against Leopoldo Ospin in Deuce Athletic Club's goal. 1-1 after 26 minutes. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deuce Athletic Club's goalkeeper Leopoldo Ospin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Deuce Athletic Club's Leonardo Chico in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye GARIBALDI FC's goalie prevented a goal. Leonardo Chico fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rene Llorian having to interfere. Leopoldo Ospin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lázaro Ekain in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half Deuce Athletic Club were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ambrosio Colas to make the kick off. GARIBALDI FC's Rene Llorian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Aimar in the 55th minute of play. Leopoldo Ospin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lázaro Ekain in the 60th minute of play. Rene Llorian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Federico Aimar, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. In the 63rdth minute of the game Federico Aimar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GARIBALDI FC's Rene Llorian was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Edgar Salinas charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edgar Salinas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Edgar Salinas hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Ambrosio Colas hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. GARIBALDI FC made a substitution. Eduard Hourani replaced Astor Colon. GARIBALDI FC's Eduard Hourani quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Sebastian Mikolas, made in the 73rd minute of the game. Leonardo Chico's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 75thth minute, Rene Llorian skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With an all-out effort, Deuce Athletic Club's Rene Llorian threw himself towards the right post 76 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Leonardo Chico, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Leopoldo Ospin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benedicto Silbestre, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. GARIBALDI FC's Erubiel Dubardo was substituted for Lázaro Ekain. The audience was convinced that Federico Aimar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rene Llorian was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. Leonardo Chico charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leonardo Chico the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Leonardo Chico hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. After 90 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for GARIBALDI FC! In the 94th match minute, GARIBALDI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedicto Silbestre to maneuver through the defense. Rene Llorian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Federico Aimar, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. GARIBALDI FC's Rene Llorian proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 97th minute of the match, managed to save GARIBALDI FC from getting a goal against them. Deuce Athletic Club's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.