World League

El Palacio Alijilán
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cyprian Sroki kicked off to start the match. Through an outstanding action, after 8 minutes, Raimundo Coimbra successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 9th minute, Jacobo Azubeli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 11th minute, Rasim Seyfeddin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute Eduardo Severiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jose Cordarell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Cyprian Sroki had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Raimundo Coimbra. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cyprian Sroki was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Raimundo Coimbra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Co Bayo in the 18th minute of the match. The supporters of Alijilán returns booed when Sport Lisboa e Benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ignat Pantov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Raimundo Coimbra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cyprian Sroki in the 23rd minute. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Alijilán returns's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Akis Prezas was slow to take the kick. During this time Sport Lisboa e Benfica's players had a chance to rest. Cyprian Sroki took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Raimundo Coimbra. Raimundo Coimbra dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Jacobo Azubeli kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. In the 38thth minute of the game Ignat Pantov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alijilán returns's Jose Cordarell was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 41st minute, Lucas Sesimbra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jose Cordarell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduardo Severiano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 46 minutes into the match, Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goalkeeper Raimundo Coimbra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cyprian Sroki. In the 48th minute, Adilson Rocha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ignat Pantov was the one to do the kick off. Cyprian Sroki recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 57th minute Ignat Pantov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jose Cordarell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cyprian Sroki blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Raimundo Coimbra having to make a save. In the 59th minute Cyprian Sroki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raimundo Coimbra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Alijilán returns booed when Sport Lisboa e Benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Geraldo Rios didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 65th minute Mario Rodriguez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raimundo Coimbra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, Cyprian Sroki had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Raimundo Coimbra. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cyprian Sroki was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Mario Rodriguez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alijilán returns's supporters rose to their feet, but Mario Rodriguez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raimundo Coimbra breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Alijilán returns's Cyprian Sroki in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goalie prevented a goal. Eduardo Severiano in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jose Cordarell, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 77 minutes into the game, Eduardo Severiano lined in a short shot 4-1 behind a frustrated Jose Cordarell. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Ivo Palha was substituted for Eduardo Severiano. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Kağan Özduru was substituted for Lucas Sesimbra. In the 83rd minute of the match, Ignat Pantov tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jose Cordarell saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Through an outstanding action, after 87 minutes, Jose Cordarell successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpected shot in the 92nd minute by Ivo Palha got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Raimundo Coimbra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Co Bayo in the 94th minute of play. Raimundo Coimbra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Co Bayo in the 96th minute of play.