World League

Antonio Saenz
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Charro Dieguez got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute Charro Dieguez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ask Stamnes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Reinaldo Gancedo kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Paulo Duarte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Trentini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Boulogne F.C. booed when Ya Perdimos F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cresconio Salvado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mauricio Tano took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 15th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Paulo Duarte. Ya Perdimos F.C.'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ask Stamnes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Faron Castrejana in the 17th minute of the match. Mümtazer Kutlan hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Paulo Duarte made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donato Trentini in the 20th minute of play. Mauricio Tano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ask Stamnes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Charro Dieguez's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. 28 minutes into the match, Ya Perdimos F.C.'s Faron Castrejana sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ask Stamnes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 30 minutes, Ryan Hita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ya Perdimos F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Ryan Hita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 38th minute, Artal Alzorbe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mauricio Tano to make the kick off. Marcelo Martins's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulo Duarte read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Paulo Duarte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Martins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Ryan Hita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Mauricio Tano came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the Boulogne F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mauricio Tano couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Ya Perdimos F.C. getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Paz Marva hit a great ball. Paulo Duarte made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gogo Nicholas in the 59th minute of play. Boulogne F.C.'s Ask Stamnes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Boulogne F.C. from getting a goal against them. Faron Castrejana could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Ask Stamnes made a huge save. If Mauricio Tano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ya Perdimos F.C.'s Artal Alzorbe got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Ryan Hita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 77 minutes into the match, Boulogne F.C.'s goalkeeper Ask Stamnes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Charro Dieguez. Ask Stamnes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ryan Hita in the 79th minute of play. In the 79th minute, Cresconio Salvado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paulo Duarte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Donato Trentini, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Ask Stamnes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ryan Hita in the 89th minute of play. 92 minutes into the game, Boulogne F.C.'s Mauricio Tano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paulo Duarte made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 94th match minute, Boulogne F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Boruc Rybak to maneuver through the defense. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.