World League

Ralles Arena
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nicolas Espiridion kicked off to start the match. Augustus Batalla came out of the goal in the 4th minute to try and stop a shot by Montalcino SE's Leonardo de Godoi. But to his dismay, Leonardo de Godoi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Augustus Batalla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modesto Atarratze in the 6th minute of play. Bengt Colin kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 12th minute, Magne Blomqvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Modesto Atarratze came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Espiridion in the 18th minute of play forced Ralles Bollklubb's goalkeeper Augustus Batalla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolas Espiridion in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th minute Modesto Atarratze shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Augustus Batalla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Adam Ek kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. The supporters of Montalcino SE booed when Ralles Bollklubb was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leif Classon didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Espiridion in the 26th minute of play forced Ralles Bollklubb's goalkeeper Augustus Batalla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bengt Colin hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. 28 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Modesto Atarratze came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augustus Batalla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicolas Espiridion, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Augustus Batalla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolas Espiridion, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Ralles Bollklubb's Örjan Isaksson got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Augustus Batalla came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by Montalcino SE's Nicolas Espiridion. But to his dismay, Nicolas Espiridion quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicolas Espiridion in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Augustus Batalla saved Ralles Bollklubb from getting behind. 37 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolas Espiridion came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nicolas Espiridion's late challenge caught a Ralles Bollklubb's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nicolas Espiridion helped the player get up and apologised. Nicolas Espiridion kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. 45 minutes into the match, Modesto Atarratze had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Augustus Batalla. Ralles Bollklubb's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Modesto Atarratze was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leif Classon was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Ralles Bollklubb getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Magne Blomqvist hit a great ball. Nicolas Espiridion's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Augustus Batalla skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 58th minute, Montalcino SE's Nicolas Espiridion ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Augustus Batalla. Augustus Batalla yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. Augustus Batalla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nicolas Espiridion went, in the 61st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-5 was the resulting score. Augustus Batalla stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicolas Espiridion's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolas Espiridion in the 68th minute of play. In the 69th minute, Perivaldo Paiva fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Montalcino SE made a substitution. Válter Cearense replaced Almir Valadares. Montalcino SE's Valdomiro Ferraz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bror Hanmark in the 71st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Ralles Bollklubb's Bror Hanmark got a free kick in the 76th minute. 77 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Perivaldo Paiva came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 80th minute Nicolas Espiridion shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Augustus Batalla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ralles Bollklubb's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Leonardo de Godoi was slow to take the kick. During this time Montalcino SE's players had a chance to rest. Montalcino SE's Leonardo de Godoi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Augustus Batalla in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Nicolas Espiridion recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nicolas Espiridion sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nicolas Espiridion got free with Augustus Batalla in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 89th match minute, Ralles Bollklubb was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adam Ek to maneuver through the defense. 94 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goalkeeper Augustus Batalla had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Perivaldo Paiva. Valdomiro Ferraz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bror Hanmark, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Ralles Bollklubb manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Montalcino SE to win.