World League

FCNM Beto Acosta
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Justino Kusko started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thys Weets kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Eriberto Manilan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radoslaw Trojanowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilbert Podolski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Cositorto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kazimierz Dylla in the 26th minute of play forced A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's goalkeeper Eriberto Manilan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 27th minute, Julian Kossakowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 29th minute of the match, Tiburcio Tino got a very nice opportunity to score, but Gilbert Podolski was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After a rather tough play, Pogoń Stawiszyn's Igor Dziewedik got a free kick in the 33rd minute. The supporters of Pogoń Stawiszyn booed when A.F Cuervos Azulgranas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Uli Krutten didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th match minute, A.F Cuervos Azulgranas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gonzalo Rodriguez to maneuver through the defense. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Eriberto Manilan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacek Kolbe in the 40th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tiburcio Tino got free with Gilbert Podolski in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Julian Kossakowski fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pogoń Stawiszyn's protests and gave Julian Kossakowski a yellow card for diving instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Ryszard Pilipiec made the kick off in the second half. When A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Justino Kusko in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pogoń Stawiszyn's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justino Kusko in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gilbert Podolski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justino Kusko in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gilbert Podolski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Pogoń Stawiszyn's zone, Justino Kusko stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilbert Podolski came out of the goal and Justino Kusko tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radoslaw Trojanowski in the 66th minute of play forced A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's goalkeeper Eriberto Manilan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonardo Cositorto 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. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas made a substitution. Froilan Otsando replaced Anier Seme. Gilbert Podolski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justino Kusko, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Gilbert Podolski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Justino Kusko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.