World League

La Xibombonera
Spectators: 7598 (Terracing: 5700, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Örjan Björkdahl kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind JKs Talanger's goalkeeper Joachim Godholm, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 11 minutes into the match, Xiboquinha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Örjan Björkdahl came free, but Dibag Martinez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dibag Martinez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Örjan Björkdahl in the 12th minute of the match. Joachim Godholm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Betinho Leite in the 14th minute of play. JKs Talanger were awarded a corner in the 17th minute after Xiboquinha FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Edgar Davids took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Dan Hasselqvist heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 22nd minute, Betinho Leite hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 25th minute, Örjan Björkdahl made a precise shot to the right of Dibag Martinez. Xiboquinha FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. A throw-in in the 28th minute of the game was made by Santiago Ascacíbar with Olavo Moreno as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. A collision led to Xiboquinha FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Betinho Leite hit a great ball. Joachim Godholm was a little too slow when Caetano Simões got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 32nd minute. The score was now 1-1. Caetano Simões sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Rafael Veiga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Dibag Martinez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A sloppy throw-in by Dan Hasselqvist in the 45th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Xiboquinha FC's Yenal Kargin. In the 46th match minute, JKs Talanger was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yaser Pakel to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Caetano Simões was the one to do the kick off. 57 minutes into the match, JKs Talanger's Örjan Björkdahl sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dibag Martinez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Xiboquinha FC defense, Örjan Björkdahl kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dibag Martinez. The Xiboquinha FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dibag Martinez should have stopped the shot. JKs Talanger made a substitution. Christopher Kock replaced Örjan Björkdahl. Xiboquinha FC's Dibag Martinez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christopher Kock in the 64th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as JKs Talanger's Christopher Kock slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Dibag Martinez. That made the score 1-3 after 68 minutes of play. Xiboquinha FC made a substitution. Tiago Safadão replaced Tiquinho Soares. Dibag Martinez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christopher Kock's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Edgar Davids succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-4 in the 75th playminute. The JKs Talanger fans' excitement grew in the 78th match minute when JKs Talanger's Christopher Kock 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 1-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When JKs Talanger's Christopher Kock in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xiboquinha FC's goalie prevented a goal. 88 minutes into the game, JKs Talanger's Christopher Kock nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dibag Martinez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-6. When JKs Talanger's Christopher Kock in the 97th minute got a chance for a shot 97th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xiboquinha FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 97 minutes, Christopher Kock made it 1-8 with a short kick to the right side. Xiboquinha FC's Dibag Martinez tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The Xiboquinha FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. JKs Talanger were clearly better and deserved to take the win.