World League

J. Gervasio Artigas
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Janne Töpperwien made the kick off which started today's match. In the 11th minute Janne Töpperwien shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Richie Cagigal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 15th minute Janne Töpperwien shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Richie Cagigal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lucho Aguiar struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Cássio Ramos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Real de Carmelo 2021 FC. Richie Cagigal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Janne Töpperwien in the 25th minute of the match. Richie Cagigal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Janne Töpperwien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hemminki Kuuttinen charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hemminki Kuuttinen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 31 played minutes Karhulan Veikot got a freekick which was hit by Hemminki Kuuttinen. Janne Töpperwien struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Richie Cagigal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Karhulan Veikot. Richie Cagigal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Janne Töpperwien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Janne Töpperwien blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Richie Cagigal having to make a save. After 42 minutes, Daniel Heinikangas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Karhulan Veikot and the Real de Carmelo 2021 FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Karhulan Veikot's Daniel Heinikangas got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Janne Töpperwien sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lucho Aguiar stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucho Aguiar in the 52nd minute of play forced Karhulan Veikot's goalkeeper Cássio Ramos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The throw-in from Moncho Matheu in the 55th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Karhulan Veikot's Daniel Heinikangas. Hemminki Kuuttinen hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Rioja Soberon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Cássio Ramos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Real de Carmelo 2021 FC fans' excitement grew in the 59th match minute when Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's Lucho Aguiar looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Galoer Barajo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Janne Töpperwien got free with Richie Cagigal in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cássio Ramos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rioja Soberon in the 72nd minute of play. Richie Cagigal made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Janne Töpperwien sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Janne Töpperwien in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Richie Cagigal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lucho Aguiar might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cássio Ramos. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lucho Aguiar ran back to his position shaking his head. Cássio Ramos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucho Aguiar, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. After a rather tough play, Karhulan Veikot's Hannu Kangasniemi got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's Danel Belluga was substituted for Antônio Carlos da Costa. Real de Carmelo 2021 FC's Dacio Carcamo was substituted for Rioja Soberon. After 94 played minutes Karhulan Veikot got a freekick which was hit by Hannu Kangasniemi. The Real de Carmelo 2021 FC support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.