World League

GELORA BUNG KARNO
Spectators: 7961 (Terracing: 5972, Seating: 1831, VIP seats: 158) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nial Peyton started the match with the kick off. 6 minutes into the match, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's goal looked a bit too open when Theagenis Theodorakoglou came free, but Dacian Nițescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Don Cabezon in the 8th minute of play forced Kolopetinitsa's goalkeeper Güralp Uğurtan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Giorgos Kouklakis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dacian Nițescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Dacian Nițescu came out of the goal in the 15th minute to try and stop a shot by Kolopetinitsa's Theagenis Theodorakoglou. But to his dismay, Theagenis Theodorakoglou quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. In the 18thth minute of the game Don Cabezon who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kolopetinitsa's Güralp Uğurtan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kolopetinitsa's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC defense, Panos Tsabis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dacian Nițescu. The AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dacian Nițescu should have stopped the shot. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kolopetinitsa's goalkeeper Güralp Uğurtan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 31st minute, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Güralp Uğurtan. Güralp Uğurtan yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-2. With his leg Güralp Uğurtan managed to avoid a goal in the 34thth minute, when AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Don Cabezon in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Güralp Uğurtan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dacian Nițescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Panos Tsabis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Güralp Uğurtan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Don Cabezon's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. When AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kolopetinitsa's goalie prevented a goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Don Cabezon to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Don Cabezon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Güralp Uğurtan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner ended in Ardy Pakubuwono almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Kolopetinitsa's Güralp Uğurtan did a great save. Dacian Nițescu made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Panos Tsabis sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Nial Peyton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kolopetinitsa's supporters rose to their feet, but Nial Peyton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dacian Nițescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dacian Nițescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nial Peyton in the 57th minute. In the 63rd minute AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC were awarded a corner. Ardy Pakubuwono went to the cornerflag to take it. Nikos Pantaleon kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Kolopetinitsa's Dimitris Botinos was substituted for Roberto-Carlos Carlos. After 67 played minutes Kolopetinitsa got a freekick which was hit by Nikos Pantaleon. After a defensive mix-up in Kolopetinitsa's zone, Don Cabezon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Güralp Uğurtan came out of the goal and Don Cabezon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC made a substitution. Samuel Mambru replaced Ardy Pakubuwono. 76 minutes into the match, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nial Peyton came free, but Dacian Nițescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dewa Warauw's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Güralp Uğurtan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's goal looked a bit too open when Panagiotis Kaliasis came free, but Dacian Nițescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nikos Pantaleon hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Dewa Warauw's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Güralp Uğurtan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. After 91 played minutes AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC got a freekick which was hit by Wilfredo Martxot. Dacian Nițescu made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Nial Peyton sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 95 minutes, Dewa Warauw managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dewa Warauw was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kolopetinitsa were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC to leave the ground with a draw.