World League

O Poboado
Spectators: 7721 (Terracing: 5792, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Agustín Álvarez made the kick off which started today's match. Benito Gallegos hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Montevideo City Torque's Christophe Troxler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delmiro Figueroa in the 8th minute of play. After 10 played minutes Clube Esportivo Saudade got a freekick which was hit by Ander Lastras. Cristian Leizaur struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Wei Chuan Xuan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Montevideo City Torque. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reuben Meade in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wei Chuan Xuan saved Clube Esportivo Saudade from getting behind. Christophe Troxler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Delmiro Figueroa in the 14th minute of play. Reuben Meade recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 19 played minutes Montevideo City Torque got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Leizaur. Christophe Troxler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Villanueva in the 20th minute of play. The supporters of Clube Esportivo Saudade booed when Montevideo City Torque was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chepe Margarita didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lucas Villanueva could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Christophe Troxler made a huge save. Montevideo City Torque's Christophe Troxler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Villanueva in the 28th minute of play. Christophe Troxler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Villanueva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wei Chuan Xuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reuben Meade, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reuben Meade in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wei Chuan Xuan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Christophe Troxler stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucas Villanueva's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Wei Chuan Xuan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustín Álvarez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Clube Esportivo Saudade's Delmiro Figueroa in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Montevideo City Torque's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reuben Meade in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wei Chuan Xuan saved Clube Esportivo Saudade from getting behind. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

In the 52nd minute Lucas Villanueva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christophe Troxler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 56th minute Delmiro Figueroa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christophe Troxler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christophe Troxler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Delmiro Figueroa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christophe Troxler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Villanueva in the 59th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Villanueva in the 60th minute of play forced Montevideo City Torque's goalkeeper Christophe Troxler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Christophe Troxler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ander Lastras in the 63rd minute of play. In the 75thth minute of the game Delmiro Figueroa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Montevideo City Torque's Christophe Troxler was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Chepe Margarita fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Montevideo City Torque's protests and gave Chepe Margarita a yellow card for diving instead. The referee gave Clube Esportivo Saudade a penalty, 86 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Delmiro Figueroa, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Montevideo City Torque's Christophe Troxler. 3-1. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Montevideo City Torque's goalkeeper Christophe Troxler, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Montevideo City Torque's zone, Bilbo Zafrilla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christophe Troxler came out of the goal and Bilbo Zafrilla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Clube Esportivo Saudade booed when Montevideo City Torque was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Covarrubias didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 92nd minute of the match Jerico Palomar shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Christophe Troxler showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Montevideo City Torque's Christophe Troxler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delmiro Figueroa in the 95th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Benito Gallegos during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 96th minute, Benito Gallegos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Clube Esportivo Saudade fans cheered their team off the field, for while Montevideo City Torque had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.