World League

Baltasar Lawrence
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Henrik Larsson made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the game, Polo Quinteros recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tadej Pogačar. Polo Quinteros showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Henrik Larsson scored 1-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Florentino Herauso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Florentino Herauso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrik Larsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 24th minute, Temelko Chukov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 29th minute Henrik Larsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florentino Herauso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Florentino Herauso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrik Larsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the game, Decathlon Dudes's Henrik Larsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Florentino Herauso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Tadej Pogačar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Polo Quinteros in the 43rd minute. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

With a little luck, Santa Lucia de Merlo's Florentino Herauso got control of the ball when Henrik Larsson tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Santa Lucia de Merlo booed when Decathlon Dudes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silvester Rambo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benjamin Lehoi who after having made a long run got a chance for a shot on goal. Despite a couple of nice moves Tadej Pogačar's wasn't to be fooled and made an easy save when Benjamin Lehoi was beeing forced to shoot. 2-2 came in the 59th minute when Benjamin Lehoi all by himself managed to get straight through the defense and place the ball into the net to the right of Tadej Pogačar. After 65 played minutes Santa Lucia de Merlo got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Cubero. 81 minutes into the game, Alvaro Llorienzo threw the ball into play from the sideline. Decathlon Dudes's Silvester Rambo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 85 played minutes Santa Lucia de Merlo got a freekick which was hit by Arnaldo Chano. Decathlon Dudes's Temelko Chukov couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 85th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Santa Lucia de Merlo. Decathlon Dudes's Tadej Pogačar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by M. Agus Young in the 89th minute of play. Anthon Melin hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match.