World League

Arena Black Bird
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Raul Elazar made the kick off and thus started the match. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Eliu in the 3rd minute of play. Raul Elazar blasted a shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Haroldo Garin having to make a save. 5 minutes into the match, Corbera FC's goal looked a bit too open when Raul Elazar came free, but Haroldo Garin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raul Elazar got free with Haroldo Garin in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Corbera FC's Marco Ruben got a free kick in the 10th minute. Corbera FC's Haroldo Garin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Corbera FC from getting a goal against them. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after Corbera FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pablo Gombal took the corner. When Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Raul Elazar in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Corbera FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Corbera FC defense, Pablo Gombal kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Haroldo Garin. The Corbera FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Haroldo Garin should have stopped the shot. Raul Elazar struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Haroldo Garin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emiliano Eliu in the 25th minute of play forced Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Fábio Chițan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With his leg Haroldo Garin managed to avoid a goal in the 28thth minute, when Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Raul Elazar fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pablo Gombal in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Haroldo Garin saved Corbera FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Michel Favoretto got a free kick in the 34th minute. In the 35th minute Guy Bernaerts shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fábio Chițan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by Corbera FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pablo Gombal was slow to take the kick. During this time Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's players had a chance to rest. After a rather tough play, Corbera FC's Marco Ruben got a free kick in the 39th minute. Haroldo Garin made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Raul Elazar sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Corbera FC's zone, Raul Elazar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Haroldo Garin came out of the goal and Raul Elazar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 45 minutes, 顾谦坚 mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ and the Corbera FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 46th match minute, Corbera FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Ruben to maneuver through the defense. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Guy Bernaerts made a kick off. Raul Elazar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Haroldo Garin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pablo Gombal, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. In the 67th minute, Marco Ruben hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 67 minutes into the match, Raul Elazar notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Corbera FC's Haroldo Garin. Haroldo Garin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Emiliano Eliu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Fábio Chițan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Raul Elazar got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 78thth minute of the game Raul Elazar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Corbera FC's Haroldo Garin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raul Elazar in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Haroldo Garin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Raul Elazar in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Haroldo Garin saved Corbera FC from getting behind. Haroldo Garin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Elazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.