World League

Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Liu Hui Qi made the kick off which started today's match. Richie Ray hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Randkleve's Lucjan Sedzikowski got control of the ball when Ali Hamza Hanefi tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Al Bundy in the 6th minute of play forced KANONIERZY's goalkeeper Christian Abbiati to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Ali Hamza Hanefi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucjan Sedzikowski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute KANONIERZY were awarded a corner. Ali Hamza Hanefi went to the cornerflag to take it. Bai Yu Guo charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bai Yu Guo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 19th minute, Bai Yu Guo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, KANONIERZY's Ali Hamza Hanefi broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. KANONIERZY's Christian Abbiati played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shi Xiang Zhi in the 26th minute of play. KANONIERZY's Ali Hamza Hanefi got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 32 minutes into the match, Liu Hui Qi notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of KANONIERZY's Christian Abbiati. Christian Abbiati was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 38 minutes into the game, Marian Sobania cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Lucjan Sedzikowski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Christian Abbiati showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Al Bundy, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ali Hamza Hanefi was the one to do the kick off. Al Bundy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 50th minute. Christian Abbiati tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali Hamza Hanefi in the 52nd minute of play forced Randkleve's goalkeeper Lucjan Sedzikowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ime Mavros in the 53rd minute of play forced Randkleve's goalkeeper Lucjan Sedzikowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gösta Söderberg in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucjan Sedzikowski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gösta Söderberg in the 65th minute of play forced Randkleve's goalkeeper Lucjan Sedzikowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lucjan Sedzikowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Hamza Hanefi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. KANONIERZY's Ludomil Poteralski was substituted for Bernard Poniewaz. After taking down the ball on KANONIERZY's corner Ali Hamza Hanefi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Lucjan Sedzikowski quite easily take care of the ball. Christian Abbiati was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Liu Hui Qi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 76 minute of play. In the 79th minute, Randkleve's Al Bundy ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Christian Abbiati. Christian Abbiati yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Ali Hamza Hanefi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lucjan Sedzikowski having to interfere. Lucjan Sedzikowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marian Sobania, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Liu Hui Qi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Christian Abbiati made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Randkleve's Al Bundy got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Christian Abbiati made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shi Xiang Zhi in the 94th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Randkleve had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.