World League

Dragons Nest
Spectators: 8126 (Terracing: 6096, Seating: 1869, VIP seats: 161) Gürsel Aksel started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th minute, Gürsel Aksel made a precise shot to the right of Mike Axisa. Sliema Dragons FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Kim Bolas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 9thth minute tested the skills of Franco Armani when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Kim Bolas in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Franco Armani, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Franco Armani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kim Bolas's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. In the 14th minute, Borys Budarz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Franco Armani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leszek Cupial in the 15th minute. 17 minutes into the game, 周斐俊 threw the ball into play from the sideline. Basmane Texas's Ulvi Gencal quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Mike Axisa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gürsel Aksel's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. In the 23rd minute Leszek Cupial shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franco Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mike Axisa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gürsel Aksel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baran Erozan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Franco Armani made a huge save. When the match had gone on for 36 minutes, Leszek Cupial took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Franco Armani to make any attempt to save it. Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kim Bolas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Kim Bolas made the kick off in the second half. Franco Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kim Bolas in the 51st minute of the match. Franco Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leszek Cupial in the 57th minute of play. When Sliema Dragons FC's Leszek Cupial in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Basmane Texas's goalie prevented a goal. 65 minutes into the match, Basmane Texas's goal looked a bit too open when Kim Bolas came free, but Franco Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mike Axisa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gürsel Aksel's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. Franco Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baran Erozan in the 70th minute of the match. In the 76th minute Leszek Cupial shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franco Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kim Bolas took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Franco Armani. Franco Armani dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Sliema Dragons FC made a substitution. Dejan Cassar replaced Kim Bolas. Basmane Texas's Risto Luite was substituted for Liviu Marinescu. Dejan Cassar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Franco Armani read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. Franco Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baran Erozan in the 90th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Sliema Dragons FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Basmane Texas had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.