World League

Gigante de Alberdi
Spectators: 8497 (Terracing: 6374, Seating: 1954, VIP seats: 169) Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Herbert Pracki started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Rogério Ceni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aras Görkem Kaymaz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aras Görkem Kaymaz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rogério Ceni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cai Yuan Yuan in the 6th minute of play. Rogério Ceni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cai Yuan Yuan in the 9th minute of the match. Rogério Ceni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cai Yuan Yuan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Rogério Ceni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cai Yuan Yuan in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Herbert Pracki in the 12th minute of play forced MZ Fénix's goalkeeper Pankracy Zajonc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rogério Ceni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandre Valido in the 13th minute of the match. Pankracy Zajonc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cumhur Günay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of MZ Fénix booed when Belgrano LOS PIRATAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cumhur Günay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rogério Ceni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cai Yuan Yuan in the 26th minute of the match. Vygantas Petrošius fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Ceni having to interfere. 39 minutes into the match, MZ Fénix's Cai Yuan Yuan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rogério Ceni narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 41st minute Herbert Pracki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pankracy Zajonc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rogério Ceni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cai Yuan Yuan in the 43rd minute of the match. In the 45th minute of the match, Herbert Pracki tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Pankracy Zajonc saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 47 minutes MZ Fénix's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eulalio Jago who took care of the corner kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cai Yuan Yuan to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Herbert Pracki in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pankracy Zajonc prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pankracy Zajonc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cumhur Günay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pankracy Zajonc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cumhur Günay in the 53rd minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Cai Yuan Yuan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Rogério Ceni, 0-2. After 76 played minutes Belgrano LOS PIRATAS got a freekick which was hit by Cumhur Günay. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Navin Dale was substituted for Guillermo Frank. After a rather tough play, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Cumhur Günay got a free kick in the 77th minute. 78 minutes into the game, MZ Fénix's Adalberto Viegas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rogério Ceni made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's goalkeeper Rogério Ceni, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pankracy Zajonc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herbert Pracki in the 91st minute of play. A collision led to Belgrano LOS PIRATAS getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Fan Yang Hong hit a great ball. The Belgrano LOS PIRATAS supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching MZ Fénix's performance. The match ended with a win for MZ Fénix.