World League

Gora Park
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo got the match started through his kick off. Desiderio Naelio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ermegildo Horado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudinho Bastos, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Desiderio Naelio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabiano Ramoser having to interfere. 17 minutes into the match, CAI NEUQUEN's goalkeeper Ermegildo Horado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo. With a little luck, CAI NEUQUEN's Ermegildo Horado got control of the ball when Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Desiderio Naelio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fabiano Ramoser read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. After 25 played minutes Warriors of Gora™ got a freekick which was hit by Lazar Cukić. 26 minutes into the match, Desiderio Naelio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabiano Ramoser. Warriors of Gora™'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Desiderio Naelio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Desiderio Naelio in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabiano Ramoser prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ermegildo Horado made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo sent off a good shot on target. Ermegildo Horado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudinho Bastos, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. A collision led to CAI NEUQUEN getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Romeo Elija hit a great ball. The Warriors of Gora™ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. CAI NEUQUEN were winning 0-2.

After having played for 51 minutes, Desiderio Naelio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CAI NEUQUEN's supporters crossed their fingers, but Desiderio Naelio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Joel Santana's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fabiano Ramoser read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. Fabiano Ramoser took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Desiderio Naelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fabiano Ramoser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Desiderio Naelio in the 55th minute of play. Desiderio Naelio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 63rdth minute, Fabiano Ramoser skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 64th match minute, CAI NEUQUEN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Santana to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th minute, Claudinho Bastos ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ermegildo Horado was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. 70 minutes into the match, Warriors of Gora™'s goal looked a bit too open when Desiderio Naelio came free, but Fabiano Ramoser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabiano Ramoser made an important save on a dangerous shot by Desiderio Naelio in the 71st minute. In the 73rd minute, Tekin Ongay hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 74th minute, Claudinho Bastos left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Warriors of Gora™ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. 78 minutes into the match, CAI NEUQUEN's Desiderio Naelio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fabiano Ramoser narrowly saved just below the crossbar. CAI NEUQUEN made a substitution. Nicanor Honesto replaced Joel Santana. CAI NEUQUEN's Isaac Gustafsson was substituted for Desiderio Naelio. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Warriors of Gora™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Raul Heriberto was slow to take the kick. During this time CAI NEUQUEN's players had a chance to rest. Fabiano Ramoser stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicanor Honesto's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. In the 89th minute the ball was on its way in behind Warriors of Gora™'s goalkeeper Fabiano Ramoser, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. CAI NEUQUEN's Ermegildo Horado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Murat Car in the 92nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicanor Honesto in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabiano Ramoser saved Warriors of Gora™ from getting behind. Warriors of Gora™ were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of CAI NEUQUEN for a fine match.