World League

Ferré
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gaspar Mannuel took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the match, Maccabi Netanya's goal looked a bit too open when Fermin Gelmiro came free, but Raul Zoff reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fermin Gelmiro in the 10th minute of play forced Maccabi Netanya's goalkeeper Raul Zoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Cóndor Football Club's Guido Silvino got a free kick in the 12th minute. In the 15th minute, Gaspar Mannuel 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. Evaristo Sabino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tadmor Netaniyahu in the 17th minute of play. Gaspar Mannuel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 24th match minute, Maccabi Netanya was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dunixi Laurenciano to maneuver through the defense. Gaspar Mannuel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Raul Zoff made a huge save. Raul Zoff was out of position in the 25 minute of play, and Gaspar Mannuel capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gaspar Mannuel really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Dunixi Laurenciano kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Fermin Gelmiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raul Zoff having to interfere. Raul Zoff stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gaspar Mannuel's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. Gaspar Mannuels short, quick shot in the 43rdth minute got Raul Zoff to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 44th match minute, Maccabi Netanya was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tadmor Netaniyahu to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Tadmor Netaniyahu made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Jaques Domtov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 54 minutes, Gaspar Mannuel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cóndor Football Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gaspar Mannuel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fermin Gelmiro in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raul Zoff saved Maccabi Netanya from getting behind. In the 76th minute Gaspar Mannuel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raul Zoff saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 76 played minutes Maccabi Netanya got a freekick which was hit by Terry Silver. Maccabi Netanya's Tadmor Netaniyahu got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Cóndor Football Club's Gaspar Mannuel in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maccabi Netanya's goalie prevented a goal. Evaristo Sabino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michal Betonowy in the 82nd minute of play. In the 88th minute Fermin Gelmiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raul Zoff saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 91st minute, Hector Chan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Michal Betonowy was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 92nd minute. Maccabi Netanya's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Jaques Domtov hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Maccabi Netanya's Raul Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fermin Gelmiro in the 97th minute of play. Cóndor Football Club were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Maccabi Netanya for a fine match.