World League

Santoryu Stadium
Spectators: 7487 (Terracing: 5616, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leif Classon took the kick off in the first half of the match. Andrea Muciaccia made a great header on Santoryu FC's corner, it was just that Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla managed to reach the ball for a save. After a rather tough play, Santoryu FC's Teodoro Chale got a free kick in the 9th minute. Teodoro Chale recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ralles Bollklubb's goalkeeper Augustus Batalla, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 13 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Cesare Romano came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute Grzegorz Grzelak 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. Augustus Batalla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grzegorz Grzelak in the 20th minute of the match. Cesare Romano was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 23rd minute. Santoryu FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Santoryu FC's Grzegorz Grzelak got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Grzegorz Grzelak let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 33rd minute shot 2-0 at rihgt post. The supporters of Ralles Bollklubb booed when Santoryu FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Facchini didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leif Classon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ercole Carnevale read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Tor Hjelm was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 37 minutes into the match. 37 minutes into the game, one of Ralles Bollklubb:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. A hard shot 41 in the game by Grzegorz Grzelak from a close distance when the talented Augustus Batalla managed to make a qualified save. Ralles Bollklubb's players were relieved. Augustus Batalla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Grzegorz Grzelak went, in the 42nd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Grzegorz Grzelak in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Augustus Batalla saved Ralles Bollklubb from getting behind. With an all-out effort, Santoryu FC's Augustus Batalla threw himself towards the right post 46 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Grzegorz Grzelak, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Teodoro Chale stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Grzegorz Grzelak came up free with the goalie in the 50th minute, the Santoryu FC 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 Grzegorz Grzelak couldn't finish the play. If Grzegorz Grzelak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 59th match minute, Santoryu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Grzegorz Grzelak to maneuver through the defense. In the 61st minute Cesare Romano 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. In the 65th minute Teodoro Chale 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. Augustus Batalla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodoro Chale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Augustus Batalla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teodoro Chale in the 66th minute of the match. Augustus Batalla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodoro Chale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santoryu FC's Dennis Nero was substituted for Teodoro Chale. Santoryu FC's Demetrio Di Massa was substituted for Flavio Facchini. Adam Ek hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Augustus Batalla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dennis Nero in the 75th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the match, Santoryu FC's goalkeeper Ercole Carnevale had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leif Classon. 79 minutes into the match, Leif Classon dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ercole Carnevale, 5-1. 82 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Nero came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augustus Batalla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabricio Pere in the 83rd minute of play. In the 85th minute, Dennis Nero got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 88 minutes, Dennis Nero made it 6-1 with a short kick to the right side. Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Dennis Nero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dennis Nero in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Augustus Batalla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 95 minutes Ralles Bollklubb's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Elia Strano who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Elia Strano got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Augustus Batalla quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Santoryu FC had won after a very even match.