World League

Wanzbach Sportpark
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mauro Primeiro got the match started through his kick off. Club Deportivo Polonia's Xerardo Gasso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save Club Deportivo Polonia from getting a goal against them. 8 minutes into the game, Club Deportivo Polonia's Belarmino Viejo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ovidiu Adrian made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Club Deportivo Polonia's Xerardo Gasso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauro Primeiro in the 11th minute of play. Xerardo Gasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Primeiro in the 21st minute of play. Club Deportivo Polonia's Xerardo Gasso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Club Deportivo Polonia from getting a goal against them. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Club Deportivo Polonia's goalie and right to Sascha Kulovitz. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Club Deportivo Polonia's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. After 26 played minutes Club Deportivo Polonia got a freekick which was hit by Belarmino Viejo. Xerardo Gasso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mauro Primeiro in the 27th minute. Mauro Primeiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Xerardo Gasso made a huge save. 30 minutes into the match, Poli Timisoara's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Diaz came free, but Ovidiu Adrian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 31 minutes Poli Timisoara's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was García Ramos who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Club Deportivo Polonia's corner García Ramos fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ovidiu Adrian quite easily take care of the ball. Xerardo Gasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Çağdaş Yuvakuran in the 33rd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Tiger De Hond's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Xerardo Gasso was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. After 37 minutes Club Deportivo Polonia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Adib Ovi who took care of the corner kick. The Poli Timisoara fans' excitement grew in the 38th match minute when Poli Timisoara's Mauro Primeiro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Xerardo Gasso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vilhelm Larsson in the 43rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tiger De Hond in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Xerardo Gasso saved Club Deportivo Polonia from getting behind. 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.

58 minutes into the match, Poli Timisoara's goalkeeper Ovidiu Adrian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Belarmino Viejo. After having played for 59 minutes, Mauro Primeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Poli Timisoara's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mauro Primeiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xerardo Gasso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Primeiro in the 65th minute of the match. In the 67th minute, Vilhelm Larsson made a precise shot to the right of Xerardo Gasso. Club Deportivo Polonia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. 70 minutes into the match, Vilhelm Larsson notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Club Deportivo Polonia's Xerardo Gasso. Xerardo Gasso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Poli Timisoara getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Vilhelm Larsson hit a great ball. 74 minutes into the match, Poli Timisoara's goalkeeper Ovidiu Adrian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Belarmino Viejo. Xerardo Gasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Primeiro in the 75th minute of play. Xerardo Gasso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauro Primeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xerardo Gasso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vilhelm Larsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Tiger De Hond struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Xerardo Gasso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Poli Timisoara. When Poli Timisoara's Mauro Primeiro in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Deportivo Polonia's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vilhelm Larsson in the 90th minute of play forced Club Deportivo Polonia's goalkeeper Xerardo Gasso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Diaz charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Daniel Diaz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Club Deportivo Polonia's Daniel Diaz got a free kick in the 93rd minute. There was no doubt that Poli Timisoara were the better team. Poli Timisoara's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.