World League

Rodrigo Braña
Spectators: 7596 (Terracing: 5698, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Faustino Enol got the match started through his kick off. 5 minutes into the match, Faustino Enol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Claes Stålberg. Örtomta Legends's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Faustino Enol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 10 minutes into the match, Ascacibar-Pérez's goal looked a bit too open when Anšlavs Karcirvis came free, but Serafin Semeno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Faustino Enol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Claes Stålberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. In the 17th minute, Anšlavs Karcirvis ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Serafin Semeno was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. 27 minutes into the match, Adam Solheim had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Serafin Semeno. Ascacibar-Pérez's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Adam Solheim was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Ascacibar-Pérez's Serafin Semeno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Solheim in the 30th minute of play. 32 minutes into the match, Ascacibar-Pérez's Faustino Enol sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Claes Stålberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Serafin Semeno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Solheim, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Faustino Enol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Claes Stålberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Ascacibar-Pérez's Serafin Semeno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgar-Allan Poe in the 38th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Örtomta Legends's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Ciceron came free, but Claes Stålberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 43 minutes, Anšlavs Karcirvis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Örtomta Legends's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anšlavs Karcirvis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half Örtomta Legends were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Benjamin Ekström made the kick off in the second half. Serafin Semeno stood somewhat misplaced when Anšlavs Karcirvis came free in front of goal and shot 1-4 to the left of him in the 51 minute. 54 minutes into the game, Benjamin Ekström recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Serafin Semeno. Benjamin Ekström showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-5. 59 minutes into the match, Ascacibar-Pérez's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Solheim came free, but Serafin Semeno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Ascacibar-Pérez defense, Anšlavs Karcirvis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Serafin Semeno. The Ascacibar-Pérez fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Serafin Semeno should have stopped the shot. In the 66th minute, Tony Tank had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. After 66 minutes, Benjamin Ciceron mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ascacibar-Pérez and the Örtomta Legends players grew even worse after the yellow card. Benjamin Ciceron hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Serafin Semeno made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adam Solheim in the 69th minute. Serafin Semeno showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgar-Allan Poe in the 70th minute of the match. Serafin Semeno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Ekström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roman Etxekopar hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Serafin Semeno made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adam Solheim in the 75th minute. After 76 minutes, Thor Enegren mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Örtomta Legends and the Ascacibar-Pérez players grew even worse after the yellow card. Örtomta Legends's Thor Enegren got his second yellow card of the match in the 80th minute. The referee ordered Thor Enegren off the ground. After 80 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Örtomta Legends! Claes Stålberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcus Rashford in the 84th minute of play. Angelo Rito kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Angelo Rito kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. A collision led to Ascacibar-Pérez getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Leo Iratze hit a great ball. Anselmo Iraido charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anselmo Iraido the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Örtomta Legends booed when Ascacibar-Pérez was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anselmo Iraido didn't get a good kick on the ball. Serafin Semeno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anšlavs Karcirvis, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. 93 minutes into the game, Marcus Rashford was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ascacibar-Pérez's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Örtomta Legends the free kick. Marcus Rashford hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Serafin Semeno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niklas Lill, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Örtomta Legends's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.