World League

Ciudad de Batán
Spectators: 7664 (Terracing: 5749, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomasz Sobania kicked off to start the match. Tomasz Sobania sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 9 minutes into the game, Zdzislaw Witek threw the ball into play from the sideline. AC Batán's Gong Feng quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. A collision led to Soczewki Gliwice getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Bogumil Babicki hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Acácio Nogueira in the 13th minute of play forced Soczewki Gliwice's goalkeeper Damazy Kensicki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ni Le Zheng made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomasz Sobania in the 15th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 17 minutes, Damazy Kensicki successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After a rather tough play, Soczewki Gliwice's Edgar Matela got a free kick in the 19th minute. Ni Le Zheng made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomasz Sobania in the 24th minute of play. In the 26th minute Acácio Nogueira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damazy Kensicki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tomasz Sobania's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ni Le Zheng read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th match minute, Soczewki Gliwice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tudor Simionică to maneuver through the defense. Damazy Kensicki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Acácio Nogueira in the 33rd minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Soczewki Gliwice's goal looked a bit too open when Acácio Nogueira came free, but Damazy Kensicki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomasz Sobania in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ni Le Zheng prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When AC Batán's Acácio Nogueira in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Soczewki Gliwice's goalie prevented a goal. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Ni Le Zheng made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomasz Sobania in the 53rd minute. 60 minutes into the match, AC Batán's goalkeeper Ni Le Zheng had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomasz Sobania. When Tomasz Sobania came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Soczewki Gliwice fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tomasz Sobania couldn't finish the play. Cristo Serapio kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Tomasz Sobania received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Ni Le Zheng tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tomasz Sobania scored 0-1 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ni Le Zheng, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Damazy Kensicki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Acácio Nogueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 83 played minutes Soczewki Gliwice got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Matela. AC Batán made a substitution. Cristoforo Di Ruscio replaced José Carlos da Silveira. AC Batán's Cido Cardozo was substituted for Acácio Nogueira. After 84 played minutes Soczewki Gliwice got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Matela. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomasz Sobania got free with Ni Le Zheng in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Soczewki Gliwice's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.