World League

WeldingDirect Park
Spectators: 7720 (Terracing: 5791, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Thanks to some nice moves Justin Collingwood could shoot a difficult shot in the 6th minute, which Joachim Forseth however easily saved by the left post. Nikolay Bonkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Cantona in the 9th minute of the match. Joachim Forseth made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Justin Collingwood sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Garlic Eaters getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Gerry Cheeseman hit a great ball. Nikolay Bonkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Cantona in the 22nd minute of the match. 24 minutes into the match, Garlic Eaters's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Cantona came free, but Nikolay Bonkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nikolay Bonkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Cantona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erik Cantona in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nikolay Bonkov saved Garlic Eaters from getting behind. After 32 minutes Garlic Eaters's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Brian Laudrup who took care of the corner kick. Saga TF's Arne Botnen was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Nikolay Bonkov in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 35 minutes into the match, Saga TF's goal looked a bit too open when Jozef Lewandowski came free, but Joachim Forseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nikolay Bonkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Cantona in the 43rd minute of the match. In the 44th minute of the match, Jozef Lewandowski sent away a good long shot that could have become a goal, but Joachim Forseth showed an example of his skillful tending and made the save just under the crossbar. Nikolay Bonkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erik Cantona, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Justin Collingwood made a kick off. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Garlic Eaters's goalkeeper Nikolay Bonkov, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Garlic Eaters's Tommy Hanley got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 57thth minute of the game Jozef Lewandowski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Saga TF's Joachim Forseth was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Garlic Eaters's İbrahim Efe Altunbaş was substituted for Fitz Lambley. Garlic Eaters's Jasper Attwood was substituted for Noel Broom. Garlic Eaters's Joel Afful was substituted for Tommy Hanley. In the 65th minute of the match Pavol Stano shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joachim Forseth showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. With a little luck, Garlic Eaters's Nikolay Bonkov got control of the ball when Erik Cantona tried to sneak it across the goal line. Erik Cantona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Nikolay Bonkov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 78 minutes into the match, Garlic Eaters's goalkeeper Nikolay Bonkov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ola Nordhagen. After 79 minutes Garlic Eaters's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Brian Laudrup who took care of the corner kick. Nikolay Bonkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arne Botnen in the 83rd minute of the match. 84 minutes into the match, Saga TF's Erik Cantona sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nikolay Bonkov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 86th minute Saga TF were awarded a corner. Brian Laudrup went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Brian Laudrup almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Garlic Eaters's Nikolay Bonkov did a great save. A collision led to Saga TF getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Trond Gilde hit a great ball. Erik Cantona didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-1 via right post in the game's 91st minute. Saga TF's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Saga TF walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.