World League

Arena Cruzeiro
Spectators: 8057 (Terracing: 6044, Seating: 1853, VIP seats: 160) Raphael Dantas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kim Bolas, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Sliema Dragons FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zbigniew Zatorski came free, but Mike Axisa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Dobromir Malewicki managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Dobromir Malewicki was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mike Axisa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 26 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Kim Bolas came free, but Raphael Dantas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mike Axisa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zbigniew Zatorski in the 31st minute. The supporters of Sliema Dragons FC booed when Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Luís Furtado didn't get a good kick on the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Kim Bolas came free, but Raphael Dantas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the match, Kim Bolas notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Raphael Dantas. Raphael Dantas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zbigniew Zatorski in the 46th minute of play forced Sliema Dragons FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Simo Mihklisaar was substituted for Zbigniew Zatorski. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Simo Mihklisaar was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simo Mihklisaar in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mike Axisa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- were awarded a corner in the 55th minute after Sliema Dragons FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dobromir Malewicki took the corner. In the 65th minute Simo Mihklisaar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mike Axisa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simo Mihklisaar, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Emiliano Toribio hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Giovani Luz was substituted for Pedro Luís Furtado. In the 75th match minute, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Toribio to maneuver through the defense. Sliema Dragons FC were awarded a corner in the 78th minute after Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Baran Erozan took the corner. Sliema Dragons FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Baran Erozan in the 80th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dejan Cassar got free with Raphael Dantas in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mike Axisa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tim-Florian T. Hansen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baran Erozan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Raphael Dantas made a huge save. Raphael Dantas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leszek Cupial in the 94th minute. Mike Axisa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tony Thanos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.