World League

Odd Trafford
Spectators: 7750 (Terracing: 5814, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rune Rundhaug got the match started through his kick off. mixednutz XI's Erik Brenna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celestino Eli in the 13th minute of play. 16 minutes into the match, mixednutz XI's goal looked a bit too open when Celestino Eli came free, but Erik Brenna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 19 played minutes HFA FC got a freekick which was hit by Alejo Suero. Joaquin Inautzi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stein-Roger Stephansen in the 20th minute of the match. The supporters of HFA FC booed when mixednutz XI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rune Rundhaug didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ferdinand Tvete kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. In the 32nd minute of the match Cecilio Lesardo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Erik Brenna showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 35th minute Alejo Suero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erik Brenna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, HFA FC's C.J. De la Sotta got a free kick in the 36th minute. With an all-out effort, mixednutz XI's Joaquin Inautzi threw himself towards the right post 40 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Stein-Roger Stephansen, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Erik Brenna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Celestino Eli in the 43rd minute of the match. mixednutz XI's Erik Brenna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alejo Suero in the 46th minute of play. Celestino Eli's late challenge caught a mixednutz XI's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Celestino Eli helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of mixednutz XI booed when HFA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celestino Eli didn't get a good kick on the ball. Richard Whitman took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 48th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Joaquin Inautzi. HFA FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Celestino Eli to strike the kick off in the second half. Cecilio Lesardo hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Joaquin Inautzi didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rune Rundhaug went, in the 55th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Joaquin Inautzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rune Rundhaug, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rune Rundhaug in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joaquin Inautzi saved HFA FC from getting behind. mixednutz XI's Erik Brenna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celestino Eli in the 63rd minute of play. Alejo Suero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erik Brenna having to interfere. HFA FC's Maximiliano Petrigai was substituted for Knud Jessing. HFA FC's Paulino Cheche was substituted for Alejo Suero. In the 67th minute Richard Whitman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Inautzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 69th minute, Stein-Roger Stephansen left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The mixednutz XI fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. In the 74th match minute, mixednutz XI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dino Natalucci to maneuver through the defense. In the 75th minute of the match C.J. De la Sotta sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Erik Brenna skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 90 minutes, Rune Rundhaug managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. mixednutz XI's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rune Rundhaug was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paulino Cheche received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Erik Brenna tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 92 played minutes mixednutz XI got a freekick which was hit by Stein-Roger Stephansen. In the 93rd minute of the match Ivan Erdiano sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Erik Brenna skillfully saved the ball. mixednutz XI walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.