World League

Manicomio
Spectators: 7680 (Terracing: 5761, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Marco Erauso made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute Marco Erauso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dražen Ladić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aquiles Gana in the 12th minute of play forced Loco Team FC's goalkeeper Zhuang Xing Tian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Álvaro Fonseca blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zhuang Xing Tian having to make a save. Dražen Ladić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco Erauso in the 23rd minute of play. In the 32nd minute, Hector Mateus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Álvaro Fonseca struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Zhuang Xing Tian didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Morena. Gavino Luar charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gavino Luar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of AC Morena booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Luar didn't get a good kick on the ball. 38 minutes into the game, Gonzalo Vito threw the ball into play from the sideline. AC Morena's Alfonso Antognoni quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Loco Team FC's goalkeeper Zhuang Xing Tian, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Aquiles Gana made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Erauso in the 52nd minute of play forced AC Morena's goalkeeper Dražen Ladić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by AC Morena's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hector Mateus was slow to take the kick. During this time Loco Team FC's players had a chance to rest. Loco Team FC's Hector Mateus was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dražen Ladić in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 59 minutes into the game, Marco Erauso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Dražen Ladić was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Loco Team FC made a substitution. Ibar Serrana replaced Arthur Schopenhauer. Loco Team FC made a substitution. Herbert Kalinowski replaced Antonio Almodovar. Dražen Ladić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Erauso, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Dražen Ladić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Erauso, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. AC Morena's Dražen Ladić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco Erauso in the 71st minute of play. Loco Team FC's Zhuang Xing Tian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Álvaro Fonseca in the 75th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Álvaro Fonseca in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zhuang Xing Tian saved Loco Team FC from getting behind. Zhuang Xing Tian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aquiles Gana in the 84th minute of play. Zhuang Xing Tian made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aquiles Gana in the 86th minute. When AC Morena's Aquiles Gana in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Loco Team FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 89th minute, Cristoforo Labate got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. AC Morena's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Loco Team FC had won, even though AC Morena had held more of the ball.