World League

Ruscova
Spectators: 7766 (Terracing: 5826, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kian Natanael got the match started through his kick off. Helmuth Duckadam showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gavino Luar in the 4th minute of the match. Loco Team FC's Zhuang Xing Tian proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to save Loco Team FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gavino Luar in the 11th minute of play forced FC Ruscova's goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Loco Team FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 18th minute, when Kian Natanael scored to the left of an out of position Zhuang Xing Tian, making the score, 1-0. Aurel Trifan made in the 21st minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Glauco Motta. Zhuang Xing Tian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kian Natanael in the 22nd minute of play. Zhuang Xing Tian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kian Natanael, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. In a very dangerous position, a player in Loco Team FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 24th minute. Penalty! Helmuth Duckadam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavino Luar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 33 minutes, Kian Natanael took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Zhuang Xing Tian to make any attempt to save it. Ciro Cortezs short, quick shot in the 38thth minute got Zhuang Xing Tian to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Loco Team FC's Zhuang Xing Tian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gavril Sichitiu in the 40th minute of play. After 42 minutes Loco Team FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Roger Romary who took care of the corner kick. The supporters of FC Ruscova booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Almodovar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Roger Romary recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 47th minute of the match Umur Renan shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Zhuang Xing Tian showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Zhuang Xing Tian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kian Natanael, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. In the 56thth minute of the game Kian Natanael who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Loco Team FC's Zhuang Xing Tian was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zhuang Xing Tian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciro Cortez in the 58th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gavino Luar in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Helmuth Duckadam saved FC Ruscova from getting behind. A collision led to FC Ruscova getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Gustav Kvick hit a great ball. Loco Team FC's Emeterio Galindo was substituted for Ibar Serrana. Gustav Kvick hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Zhuang Xing Tian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciro Cortez in the 72nd minute of the match. Zhuang Xing Tian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Cortez, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gavril Sichitiu in the 75th minute of play forced Loco Team FC's goalkeeper Zhuang Xing Tian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 78th match minute, Loco Team FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emeterio Galindo to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the match, Loco Team FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gavril Sichitiu came free, but Zhuang Xing Tian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zhuang Xing Tian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kian Natanael in the 83rd minute of play. Loco Team FC's Zhuang Xing Tian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kian Natanael in the 89th minute of play. After 90 played minutes FC Ruscova got a freekick which was hit by Umur Renan. After 92 played minutes Loco Team FC got a freekick which was hit by Eric Vandenberge. Kian Natanael recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. FC Ruscova's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.