World League

Ochandio
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Roy De Witte made the kick off which started today's match. A sloppy throw-in by Lorenzo Bonifaco in the 3rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Club de la Serpiente's Anastasio Pacho. With a little luck, Club de la Serpiente's Guaberto Micael got control of the ball when Mauro Odon tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 6 in the game by Guillermo Eguen from a close distance when the talented Guaberto Micael managed to make a qualified save. Club de la Serpiente's players were relieved. Bartolo Leoiar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 15 in the game by Mauro Odon from a close distance when the talented Guaberto Micael managed to make a qualified save. Club de la Serpiente's players were relieved. Club de la Serpiente were awarded a corner in the 19th minute after PGE FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Americo Hanni took the corner. After taking down the ball on Club de la Serpiente's corner Americo Hanni fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Rolando Merexildo quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauro Odon in the 23rd minute of play forced Club de la Serpiente's goalkeeper Guaberto Micael to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Guillermo Eguen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Guaberto Micael read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. With a little luck, Club de la Serpiente's Guaberto Micael got control of the ball when Mauro Odon tried to sneak it across the goal line. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Club de la Serpiente's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bartolo Leoiar was slow to take the kick. During this time PGE FC's players had a chance to rest. Bartolo Leoiar made a great header on PGE FC's corner, it was just that Club de la Serpiente's Guaberto Micael managed to reach the ball for a save. After 32 minutes, Francisco Onbera mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PGE FC and the Club de la Serpiente players grew even worse after the yellow card. Francisco Onbera hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Eriberto Charro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Guaberto Micael tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Guillermo Eguen got free with Guaberto Micael in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Club de la Serpiente's Guaberto Micael got control of the ball when Mauro Odon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Guaberto Micael was out of position in the 39 minute of play, and Mauro Odon capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Mauro Odon really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Rolando Merexildo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Roy De Witte went, in the 46th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

51 minutes into the match, Club de la Serpiente's goal looked a bit too open when Bartolo Leoiar came free, but Guaberto Micael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anastasio Pacho's late challenge caught a PGE FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anastasio Pacho helped the player get up and apologised. Anastasio Pacho hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Club de la Serpiente's Guaberto Micael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guillermo Eguen in the 58th minute of play. Daniel Lekubegi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rolando Merexildo having to interfere. Rolando Merexildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roy De Witte in the 63rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bartolo Leoiar in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Guaberto Micael saved Club de la Serpiente from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roy De Witte in the 72nd minute of play forced PGE FC's goalkeeper Rolando Merexildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A throw-in in the 74th minute of the game was made by Gaspar Polo with Francisco Onbera as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. PGE FC's Bartolo Leoiar got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 77 minutes into the game, Roy De Witte recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rolando Merexildo. Roy De Witte showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. After 84 minutes, Roy De Witte made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. PGE FC's Rolando Merexildo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 90 minutes, Eriberto Charro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PGE FC and the Club de la Serpiente players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 90 played minutes PGE FC got a freekick which was hit by Eriberto Charro.