World League

La Cucha
Spectators: 7766 (Terracing: 5826, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) Mías Khalifa had in the 6thth minute some difficulties stopping Henry Roos's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Henry Roos notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa. Mías Khalifa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henry Roos in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mías Khalifa saved Simbo FC from getting behind. Anselmo Leocadio made in the 13th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Honung's Alfredo Piermattei. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Simbo FC's goalkeeper Mías Khalifa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some careless play in the Honung defense, Tincho Palermo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Benne M'ghirbi. The Honung fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Benne M'ghirbi should have stopped the shot. Benne M'ghirbi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Sancho in the 25th minute of the match. Benne M'ghirbi made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Tincho Palermo sent off a good shot on target. When Simbo FC's Nestor Sancho in 34 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Benne M'ghirbi guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Henry Roos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mías Khalifa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Tincho Palermo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benne M'ghirbi having to interfere. When Honung's Henry Roos in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simbo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Honung's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Roger Lund in the 42nd minute. Benne M'ghirbi acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 46th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Sabri Ravelli. Nestor Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benne M'ghirbi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Henry Roos made a kick off. Henry Roos took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mías Khalifa. Mías Khalifa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Henry Roos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Henry Roos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Mías Khalifa made a huge save. Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henry Roos in the 55th minute of play. After 56 played minutes Honung got a freekick which was hit by Roger Lund. Simbo FC's Miliano Sacristán was substituted for Tincho Palermo. Honung's Sten Wennersten was substituted for Juan Manuel Vargas. Honung made a substitution. Angel Lehoi replaced Rune Fredriksson. King Puck hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Simbo FC's Niceto Nafarroa was substituted for Boleslaw Sidorowicz. After 63 played minutes Honung got a freekick which was hit by King Puck. Benne M'ghirbi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miliano Sacristán, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benne M'ghirbi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Miliano Sacristán's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. 69 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's Nestor Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Benne M'ghirbi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 71 minutes, Miliano Sacristán made it 2-2 with a short kick to the right side. Honung's Benne M'ghirbi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Nestor Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benne M'ghirbi having to interfere. A collision led to Simbo FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Piotr Ostrowski hit a great ball. Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Simbo FC from getting a goal against them. In the 90th minute, Simon Lertora ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mías Khalifa was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. After 94 minutes, Simon Lertora made it 2-4 with a short kick to the right side. Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Honung's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.