World League

Bullen Arena
Spectators: 7734 (Terracing: 5802, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Edoardo Filippini started the match with the kick off. A throw-in in the 3rd minute of the game was made by Verner Hägert with Gustavo Lopes as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 13th minute Edoardo Filippini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Toni Schumacher saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Royal PSG's Edoardo Filippini in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Bullen's goalie prevented a goal. Royal PSG's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by André Luquet in the 14th minute. Tristan Bétourne showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 16th minute of the match. Tristan Bétourne made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Richard Fredriksson sent off a good shot on target. Richard Fredriksson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Royal PSG's Tristan Bétourne played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Fredriksson in the 21st minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Royal PSG's goal looked a bit too open when Richard Fredriksson came free, but Tristan Bétourne reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toni Schumacher took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edoardo Filippini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 35th minute, Samuel Izard ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Toni Schumacher was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Royal PSG's goalkeeper Tristan Bétourne, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After taking down the ball on FC Bullen's corner Amador Merexildo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Tristan Bétourne quite easily take care of the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

A throw-in in the 54th minute of the game was made by Flavien Villemin with Christophe Dureuil as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. After 57 played minutes FC Bullen got a freekick which was hit by Verner Hägert. 61 minutes into the game, Edoardo Filippini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Toni Schumacher was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Toni Schumacher made an important save on a dangerous shot by Samuel Izard in the 65th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edoardo Filippini in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toni Schumacher saved FC Bullen from getting behind. Tristan Bétourne showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Fredriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Tristan Bétourne stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Richard Fredriksson's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Fredriksson in the 72nd minute of play forced Royal PSG's goalkeeper Tristan Bétourne to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 75th minute, Richard Fredriksson got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. FC Bullen's Edvard Sandström was substituted for Gustav Helander. Toni Schumacher stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edoardo Filippini's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. Royal PSG's attentive Théophile Boutillier managed to snatch the ball when Verner Hägert made a throw-in in the 84th minute of the game. When Théophile Boutillier fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royal PSG's protests and gave Théophile Boutillier a yellow card for diving instead. After 85 played minutes Royal PSG got a freekick which was hit by Théophile Boutillier. Tristan Bétourne showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 86th minute of the match. Toni Schumacher came out of the goal in the 88th minute to try and stop a shot by Royal PSG's Edoardo Filippini. But to his dismay, Edoardo Filippini quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. Samuel Izard could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Toni Schumacher made a huge save. The Royal PSG players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.