World League

HALO Stadium
Spectators: 7579 (Terracing: 5685, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 151) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Desislav Sergeev started the match with the kick off. In the 9th match minute, HALO HANGZHOU was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Desislav Sergeev to maneuver through the defense. Alberto Tevez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Du Jie Ran read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Alberto Tevez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Du Jie Ran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernie Gauthier in the 14th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 17 minutes, Emil Kiepski successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When FC Kadzidlowen's Alberto Tevez in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HALO HANGZHOU's goalie prevented a goal. Du Jie Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernie Gauthier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the match, HALO HANGZHOU's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tevez came free, but Du Jie Ran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emil Kiepski made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Desislav Sergeev sent off a good shot on target. The corner led HALO HANGZHOU's Wang Chen Hong to fire away a dangerous shot which Emil Kiepski despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 34th minute of the game Jiang Chang Lei made a throw-in which Wu Liang Xu played forward. The audience thought a goal was coming when Qian Lin Yu got free with Emil Kiepski in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Du Jie Ran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tevez in the 38th minute of play. Du Jie Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernie Gauthier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alberto Tevez in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Du Jie Ran saved HALO HANGZHOU from getting behind. The crowd rose to their feet as Desislav Sergeev kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Emil Kiepski. That made the score 1-0 in the 46 minute of play. 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 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Alberto Tevez stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, HALO HANGZHOU's Lin Yu Hai nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emil Kiepski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Emil Kiepski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Desislav Sergeev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Qian Lin Yu came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the HALO HANGZHOU fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Qian Lin Yu couldn't finish the play. HALO HANGZHOU made a substitution. Bo-Erik McNamara replaced Desislav Sergeev. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind HALO HANGZHOU's goalkeeper Du Jie Ran, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 65 minutes into the match, HALO HANGZHOU's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Tevez came free, but Du Jie Ran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bo-Erik McNamara in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emil Kiepski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alberto Tevez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Du Jie Ran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC Kadzidlowen made a substitution. Pankracy Dziewedik replaced Ziemowit Puchlik. Emil Kiepski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lin Yu Hai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tomás Urbistondo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Du Jie Ran having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomás Urbistondo got free with Du Jie Ran in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Du Jie Ran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomás Urbistondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Tomás Urbistondo struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Du Jie Ran didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Kadzidlowen. Du Jie Ran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomás Urbistondo in the 87th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in HALO HANGZHOU's zone, Tomás Urbistondo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Du Jie Ran came out of the goal and Tomás Urbistondo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Qian Lin Yu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. HALO HANGZHOU's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.