World League

Estadio Calamar
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Victorino Sandalio started the match with the kick off. Mauro Rameriz scored 1-0 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Edwin van der Sar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 11th minute of play forced Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Edmond Verdun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar got control of the ball when Pastor Ado tried to sneak it across the goal line. Manchester United FC's Taisto Pentsinen got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's Taisto Pentsinen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Edmond Verdun narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Taisto Pentsinen in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edmond Verdun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victorino Sandalio in the 20th minute of play. Edmond Verdun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Taisto Pentsinen in the 24th minute of the match. Edwin van der Sar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidro Gines, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Manchester United FC's Eero Uusipaavalniemi got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Eero Uusipaavalniemi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 31st minute of play forced Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Edmond Verdun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Taisto Pentsinen took the ball and in the 31 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Edmond Verdun. Edmond Verdun dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 35 minutes into the match, Errecaborda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Taisto Pentsinen came free, but Edmond Verdun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pastor Ado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Edwin van der Sar made a huge save. Errecaborda AFC's Pastor Ado was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Edwin van der Sar in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Manchester United FC from getting a goal against them. Edwin van der Sar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Prospero Jerardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. If Taisto Pentsinen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eero Uusipaavalniemi made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Errecaborda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Taisto Pentsinen came free, but Edmond Verdun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 53 minutes into the match, Errecaborda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Taisto Pentsinen came free, but Edmond Verdun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Iiro Riksman during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Iiro Riksman kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Manchester United FC's Jakob Stam was substituted for Iiro Riksman. After a rather tough play, Manchester United FC's Iiro Riksman got a free kick in the 57th minute. Isidro Gines fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edwin van der Sar having to interfere. Edmond Verdun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfred Laulaja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidro Gines in the 64th minute of play forced Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Eero Uusipaavalniemi could shoot a difficult shot in the 66th minute, which Edmond Verdun however easily saved by the left post. After some careless play in the Manchester United FC defense, Mauro Rameriz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Edwin van der Sar. The Manchester United FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Edwin van der Sar should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 73rd minute of play forced Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Edmond Verdun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victorino Sandalio in the 80th minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Victorino Sandalio came free, but Edwin van der Sar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Errecaborda AFC's Hipolito Neron was substituted for Miguel Savion. Errecaborda AFC were awarded a corner in the 88th minute after Manchester United FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pastor Ado took the corner. Mauro Rameriz made a great header on Errecaborda AFC's corner, it was just that Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar managed to reach the ball for a save. After 91 minutes, Rio Ferdinand mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manchester United FC and the Errecaborda AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Errecaborda AFC had won after a very even match.