World League

Zhelezna
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tomas Gartzen got the match started through his kick off. Tomas Gartzen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maurino Serena read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. The corner led FC Zhelezna's Leandro Soares to fire away a dangerous shot which Maurino Serena despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 7 minutes into the match, A.D. Alcorcón's goalkeeper Maurino Serena had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Gartzen. In the 9th minute of the match FC Zhelezna got a corner. A.D. Alcorcón's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tim Vereeken ran over to the corner to take the kick. Tim Vereeken made a great header on FC Zhelezna's corner, it was just that A.D. Alcorcón's Maurino Serena managed to reach the ball for a save. FC Zhelezna were awarded a corner in the 12th minute after A.D. Alcorcón's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tim Vereeken took the corner. With a little luck, A.D. Alcorcón's Maurino Serena got control of the ball when Tomas Gartzen tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 15th minute, Radko Tetikov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 16th match minute, A.D. Alcorcón was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nereo Acosta to maneuver through the defense. Tomas Gartzen blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Maurino Serena having to make a save. Maurino Serena made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Tomas Gartzen sent off a good shot on target. After 23 minutes A.D. Alcorcón's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tim Vereeken who took care of the corner kick. A.D. Alcorcón's Maurino Serena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Gartzen in the 25th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Gartzen in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maurino Serena saved A.D. Alcorcón from getting behind. Tomas Gartzen who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 32ndth minute tested the skills of Maurino Serena when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Maurino Serena came out of the goal in the 34th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Zhelezna's Tomas Gartzen. But to his dismay, Tomas Gartzen quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. After a rather tough play, A.D. Alcorcón's Nereo Acosta got a free kick in the 37th minute. Maurino Serena made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomas Gartzen in the 42nd minute. Emmanuel Otero kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, A.D. Alcorcón's Nereo Acosta got a free kick in the 47th minute. Tomas Gartzen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Nereo Acosta kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Tomas Gartzen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. FC Zhelezna's Gilberto Garaile was substituted for Tomas Gartzen. A.D. Alcorcón made a substitution. Eusebio Quijana replaced Natxo Cacheres. In the 64th minute, Gilberto Garaile made a precise shot to the right of Maurino Serena. A.D. Alcorcón's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Iliyan Rumenin kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Erlantz Bermejo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Zhelezna's Artur Borubar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save FC Zhelezna from getting a goal against them. 78 minutes into the match, A.D. Alcorcón's goal looked a bit too open when Gilberto Garaile came free, but Maurino Serena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 80thth minute of the game Gilberto Garaile who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A.D. Alcorcón's Maurino Serena was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pavel Pranchev's late challenge caught a A.D. Alcorcón's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pavel Pranchev helped the player get up and apologised. In the 81st minute, one of FC Zhelezna:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC Zhelezna. FC Zhelezna:s Artur Borubar showed great skill when he stopped Leroy Antunez:s penalty. After 84 minutes of play, A.D. Alcorcón's Leroy Antunez made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Artur Borubar was left in no man's land by his defense there! A.D. Alcorcón's Maurino Serena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilberto Garaile in the 86th minute of play. Maurino Serena came out of the goal in the 88th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Zhelezna's Gilberto Garaile. But to his dismay, Gilberto Garaile quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. Maurino Serena stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gilberto Garaile's shot from short distance in the 98th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. FC Zhelezna had won after a very even match.