World League

Tinnaglogh Park
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hassan Marcou took the kick off in the first half of the match. Hjalmar Lidström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bo Dyken, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Hjalmar Lidström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bo Dyken, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Olgierd Lisewski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Fortunato Montini made a huge save. Hjalmar Lidström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hassan Marcou in the 10th minute of the match. GG Team FC's Fortunato Montini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save GG Team FC from getting a goal against them. In the 19thth minute of the game Hassan Marcou who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tinnaglogh's Hjalmar Lidström was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 24 minutes, Fortunato Montini successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Derry McGlynn charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Derry McGlynn the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Tinnaglogh getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Derry McGlynn hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hassan Marcou in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hjalmar Lidström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hjalmar Lidström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hassan Marcou, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Tinnaglogh's Hjalmar Lidström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hassan Marcou in the 36th minute of play. The supporters of GG Team FC booed when Tinnaglogh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hickey Hunt didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hassan Marcou in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hjalmar Lidström saved Tinnaglogh from getting behind. Hjalmar Lidström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hassan Marcou in the 45th minute of the match. 48 minutes into the match, Tinnaglogh's goal looked a bit too open when Maciej Kaznocha came free, but Hjalmar Lidström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Olgierd Lisewski was the one to do the kick off. Maciej Kaznocha's late challenge caught a Tinnaglogh's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maciej Kaznocha helped the player get up and apologised. After 51 played minutes GG Team FC got a freekick which was hit by Maciej Kaznocha. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Bo Dyken managed to get in a good position for a shot. GG Team FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bo Dyken was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hjalmar Lidström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 56 minutes, Hassan Marcou managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. GG Team FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hassan Marcou was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 58 minutes into the match, Tinnaglogh's goalkeeper Hjalmar Lidström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hassan Marcou. Bo Dyken fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hjalmar Lidström having to interfere. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind GG Team FC's goalkeeper Fortunato Montini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Bernardo Scandella's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Hjalmar Lidström firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 68 minutes Tinnaglogh's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Maciej Kaznocha who took care of the corner kick. The corner led GG Team FC's Maciej Kaznocha to fire away a dangerous shot which Hjalmar Lidström despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The audience was convinced that Bo Dyken's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hjalmar Lidström was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. Hassan Marcou in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hjalmar Lidström, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Hassan Marcou in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hjalmar Lidström, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 77 minutes into the match, Tinnaglogh's goalkeeper Hjalmar Lidström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hassan Marcou. When GG Team FC's Hassan Marcou in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tinnaglogh's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hassan Marcou in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hjalmar Lidström saved Tinnaglogh from getting behind. Fortunato Montini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Derry McGlynn, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Hassan Marcou's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hjalmar Lidström read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. Hassan Marcous short, quick shot in the 88thth minute got Hjalmar Lidström to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 90th minute Hassan Marcou shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hjalmar Lidström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of GG Team FC booed when Tinnaglogh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bivadi Dempsey didn't get a good kick on the ball. GG Team FC made a substitution. Dave De Bartolo replaced Bernardo Scandella. GG Team FC made a substitution. Elia Guerini replaced Bianco Zarillo. After 92 played minutes Tinnaglogh got a freekick which was hit by Bivadi Dempsey. Hassan Marcou's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 94thth minute, Hjalmar Lidström skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Hassan Marcou who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 95thth minute tested the skills of Hjalmar Lidström when he managed to save the team from getting behind.