World League

Stadio Collegno
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) COLLEGNO F.C.'s Oliver Giroud started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a rather tough play, COLLEGNO F.C.'s Achille Villa got a free kick in the 2nd minute. 5 minutes into the game, Haroldo Erruki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. COLLEGNO F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FK Luku Tábor the free kick. Bohumil Horčička received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Xu Zheng Zhou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Oliver Giroud struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Alfredo Mogel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for COLLEGNO F.C.. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 15th minute, but Alfredo Mogel got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving FK Luku Tábor hanging dry this time. Bohumil Horčička fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xu Zheng Zhou having to interfere. Xu Zheng Zhou made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ctirad Večerka in the 21st minute of play. FK Luku Tábor's Alfredo Mogel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kert Vähi in the 23rd minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, COLLEGNO F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ctirad Večerka came free, but Xu Zheng Zhou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oliver Giroud could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Alfredo Mogel made a huge save. In the 31st minute, Flavio Lucchetti sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and FK Luku Tábor's Alfredo Mogel didn't even have to move. Alfredo Mogel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Haroldo Erruki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xu Zheng Zhou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ctirad Večerka in the 39th minute of the match. Oliver Giroud received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Alfredo Mogel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ctirad Večerka in the 44th minute of play forced COLLEGNO F.C.'s goalkeeper Xu Zheng Zhou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 47 minutes into the match, COLLEGNO F.C.'s Kert Vähi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alfredo Mogel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oliver Giroud got free with Alfredo Mogel in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.

FK Luku Tábor's Alfredo Mogel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kert Vähi in the 53rd minute of play. Ctirad Večerka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ctirad Večerka who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Xu Zheng Zhou when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 62nd match minute, COLLEGNO F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Corrado Epifani to maneuver through the defense. Alfredo Mogel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Haroldo Erruki in the 64th minute of play. The supporters of COLLEGNO F.C. booed when FK Luku Tábor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Janar Rakke didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 68 minutes, Kert Vähi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. COLLEGNO F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Kert Vähi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alfredo Mogel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kert Vähi in the 72nd minute of play. Flavio Lucchetti made a great header on COLLEGNO F.C.'s corner, it was just that FK Luku Tábor's Alfredo Mogel managed to reach the ball for a save. After 74 played minutes FK Luku Tábor got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Olayo. Alfredo Mogel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oliver Giroud, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 77th minute, Corrado Epifani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 79 played minutes COLLEGNO F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Carlo Arpaia. Ctirad Večerka hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Alfredo Mogel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kert Vähi, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Xu Zheng Zhou made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Ctirad Večerka sent off a good shot on target. 94 minutes into the game, FK Luku Tábor's Ctirad Večerka nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xu Zheng Zhou made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.