World League

Tierra Santa
Spectators: 7740 (Terracing: 5806, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cheng Le Xing started the match with the kick off. Denis Uzuri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cheng Le Xing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Clodomiro Morera in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bogdan Samokovliyski saved Pakorro AFC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Artun Filiz in the 11th minute of play forced CD SHETTANI's goalkeeper Denis Uzuri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cheng Le Xing's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Denis Uzuri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, CD SHETTANI's goal looked a bit too open when Cheng Le Xing came free, but Denis Uzuri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cheng Le Xing in the 20th minute of play forced CD SHETTANI's goalkeeper Denis Uzuri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bogdan Samokovliyski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clodomiro Morera in the 25th minute of the match. In the 25th minute, Jupp Ota hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Denis Uzuri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cheng Le Xing in the 27th minute of the match. In the 28th minute of the match Pakorro AFC got a corner. CD SHETTANI's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Aşır Satılmış ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Pakorro AFC's Aşır Satılmış to fire away a dangerous shot which Denis Uzuri despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Denis Uzuri came out of the goal in the 31st minute to try and stop a shot by Pakorro AFC's Artun Filiz. But to his dismay, Artun Filiz quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 36th minute Pakorro AFC were awarded a corner. Aşır Satılmış went to the cornerflag to take it. Denis Uzuri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Etxatxu in the 40th minute of the match. Denis Uzuri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cheng Le Xing in the 41st minute of the match. 46 minutes into the match, Ülo Nõmmoja dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Bogdan Samokovliyski, 1-1. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Clodomiro Morera to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ülo Nõmmoja in the 54th minute of play forced Pakorro AFC's goalkeeper Bogdan Samokovliyski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by CD SHETTANI's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aşır Satılmış was slow to take the kick. During this time Pakorro AFC's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cheng Le Xing in the 58th minute of play forced CD SHETTANI's goalkeeper Denis Uzuri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cheng Le Xing might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Denis Uzuri. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cheng Le Xing ran back to his position shaking his head. Oséas Luz's late challenge caught a Pakorro AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oséas Luz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to CD SHETTANI getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Oséas Luz hit a great ball. Oséas Luz kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Cheng Le Xing blasted a shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Denis Uzuri having to make a save. 64 minutes into the match, CD SHETTANI's goal looked a bit too open when Cheng Le Xing came free, but Denis Uzuri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Denis Uzuri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cheng Le Xing in the 68th minute of play. Pakorro AFC's Astor Giampietro was substituted for Cheng Le Xing. Astor Giampietro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Astor Giampietro took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Denis Uzuri. Denis Uzuri dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. CD SHETTANI's Elkan Peon was substituted for Clodomiro Morera. The supporters of Pakorro AFC booed when CD SHETTANI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leo Blen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Astor Giampietro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 90 minutes into the game, Guter Noya cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Bogdan Samokovliyski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Denis Uzuri came out of the goal in the 93rd minute to try and stop a shot by Pakorro AFC's Astor Giampietro. But to his dismay, Astor Giampietro quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-4.