World League

Boothferry Park
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) 马松正 started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience was convinced that Carl Downes's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Orlando Nascimento was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. Orlando Nascimento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carl Downes, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Tim Johnstone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 方亮宁, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When The Tigers's Carl Downes in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 广西北海公羊俱乐部队's goalie prevented a goal. After 14 played minutes 广西北海公羊俱乐部队 got a freekick which was hit by 柯景正. Orlando Nascimento was out of position in the 15 minute of play, and Kelvin Atherton capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Kelvin Atherton really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Tim Johnstone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 方亮宁 in the 20th minute of play. In the 23rd minute 马松正 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tim Johnstone saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, The Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when 马松正 came free, but Tim Johnstone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind The Tigers's goalkeeper Tim Johnstone, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by 方亮宁 in the 39th minute of play forced The Tigers's goalkeeper Tim Johnstone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 马松正 in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tim Johnstone saved The Tigers from getting behind. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carl Downes to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frankie Brookes in the 51st minute of play forced 广西北海公羊俱乐部队's goalkeeper Orlando Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that 马松正's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tim Johnstone was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carl Downes in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orlando Nascimento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tim Johnstone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 马松正, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. In the 57th match minute, The Tigers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Piers Goacher to maneuver through the defense. The Tigers's Phil Clarke was substituted for Frankie Brookes. Piers Goacher kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Owen Noble in the 61st minute of play forced 广西北海公羊俱乐部队's goalkeeper Orlando Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to 广西北海公羊俱乐部队 getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. 柯景正 hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carl Downes in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orlando Nascimento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carl Downes in the 64th minute of play forced 广西北海公羊俱乐部队's goalkeeper Orlando Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 71st minute, 柯景正 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 78 minutes into the match, The Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when 马松正 came free, but Tim Johnstone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tim Johnstone was a little too slow when 方亮宁 got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 79th minute. The score was now 2-2. Tim Johnstone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 方亮宁, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 江震常 kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Tim Johnstone was out of position in the 93 minute of play, and 马松正 capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. 马松正 really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. 广西北海公羊俱乐部队 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.