World League

Baltasar Lawrence
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Frank Mees started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 8th minute Frank Mees shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norberto Tino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Frank Mees took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Norberto Tino. Norberto Tino dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 11th match minute, Santa Lucia de Merlo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dario Gabino to maneuver through the defense. Norberto Tino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Mees, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tamás Antal in the 19th minute of play forced Santa Lucia de Merlo's goalkeeper Norberto Tino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st match minute, Santa Lucia de Merlo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dario Gabino to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tamás Antal in the 28th minute of play forced Santa Lucia de Merlo's goalkeeper Norberto Tino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 30th minute, Frank Mees left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Henter Somosd fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. After 34 played minutes Santa Lucia de Merlo got a freekick which was hit by Dario Gabino. If Frank Mees had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Mees in the 44th minute of play forced Santa Lucia de Merlo's goalkeeper Norberto Tino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Frank Mees hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and M. Agus Young made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Santa Lucia de Merlo got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Llorienzo. 54 minutes into the match, Santa Lucia de Merlo's goal looked a bit too open when Tamás Antal came free, but Norberto Tino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norberto Tino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tamás Antal, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. M. Agus Young's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulo Leão read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. Norberto Tino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Frank Mees in the 63rd minute. In the 70th match minute, FC Henter Somosd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristóf Szőllőssy to maneuver through the defense. FC Henter Somosd's Bart van Goetsenhoven was substituted for Arnd Schade. Santa Lucia de Merlo's Polo Quinteros was substituted for M. Agus Young. Paulo Leão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Polo Quinteros, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. In the 83rd minute Frank Mees shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norberto Tino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Frank Mees could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Norberto Tino made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Polo Quinteros in the 87th minute of play forced FC Henter Somosd's goalkeeper Paulo Leão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to FC Henter Somosd getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Duda Imperatore hit a great ball. Duda Imperatore hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. In the 93rd minute Polo Quinteros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulo Leão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Henter Somosd's Paulo Leão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Polo Quinteros in the 95th minute of play. In the 96th match minute, Santa Lucia de Merlo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Cubero to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC Henter Somosd had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.