World League

D.A Druganski Arena
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hernán Torrejón took the kick off in the first half of the match. James Novak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cheng Zhan Sheng in the 3rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, SiTomanBoy´s's Jorge Montt got a free kick in the 14th minute. In the 19th minute Helge Kozub shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but James Novak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. SiTomanBoy´s's James Novak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Helge Kozub in the 19th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hernán Torrejón in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Costin Jecu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Jorge Montt fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SiTomanBoy´s's protests and gave Jorge Montt a yellow card for diving instead. In the 24th match minute, SiTomanBoy´s was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Montt to maneuver through the defense. James Novak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cheng Zhan Sheng, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Hernán Torrejón's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Costin Jecu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Costin Jecu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hernán Torrejón's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hernán Torrejón in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Costin Jecu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. James Novak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Liviu Gogu in the 34th minute of the match. After 42 played minutes White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- got a freekick which was hit by Milan Stam. A hard shot by Roland Brand from long distance, 43 minutes into the match, got Costin Jecu's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Jorge Montt kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cheng Zhan Sheng in the 45th minute of play forced SiTomanBoy´s's goalkeeper James Novak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- were awarded a corner in the 46th minute after SiTomanBoy´s's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Liviu Gogu took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Liviu Gogu got away a dangerous shot. Despite this James Novak quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The SiTomanBoy´s players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cheng Zhan Sheng was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, SiTomanBoy´s's goalkeeper James Novak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Helge Kozub. After a defensive mix-up in White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s zone, Hernán Torrejón stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Costin Jecu came out of the goal and Hernán Torrejón tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 66 minutes into the match, White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s goal looked a bit too open when Toninho Guerreiro came free, but Costin Jecu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 70th minute Verner Nord shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costin Jecu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toninho Guerreiro in the 71st minute of play forced White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s goalkeeper Costin Jecu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Costin Jecu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Verner Nord, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A nice corner shot did that Roland Brand got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Costin Jecu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Roland Brand was slow to take the kick. During this time SiTomanBoy´s's players had a chance to rest. Francisco Ignacio Hanssen hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. James Novak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ireno Peon in the 82nd minute. Toninho Guerreiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Costin Jecu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 89 minutes of play, SiTomanBoy´s's Toninho Guerreiro made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Costin Jecu was left in no man's land by his defense there! White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s Costin Jecu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Verner Nord in the 92nd minute of play. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.