World League

Phoenix Field
Spectators: 7541 (Terracing: 5657, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) WaHa TeaM's Wal Gola 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. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wal Gola in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, WaHa TeaM's goal looked a bit too open when Idar Reistad came free, but Boleslaw Golec reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 11 minutes, Idar Reistad managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phoenix Strikers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Idar Reistad was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the Phoenix Strikers defense, Wal Gola kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu. The Phoenix Strikers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ionel Panaitoiu should have stopped the shot. In the 18th minute, Wal Gola left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The WaHa TeaM fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. After 21 minutes of play, WaHa TeaM's Wal Gola made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ionel Panaitoiu was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Phoenix Strikers's Christiano Soffia got a free kick in the 26th minute. WaHa TeaM's Matty Cash couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 27th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Phoenix Strikers. In the 34th minute, Wal Gola made a precise shot to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu. Phoenix Strikers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Olimpiu Mustea charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Olimpiu Mustea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Olimpiu Mustea hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Zhuo Bang Kun scored 0-7 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Traian Moldovan made a kick off. Boleslaw Golec made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Idar Reistad in the 52nd minute of play. After 56 minutes WaHa TeaM's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Olimpiu Mustea who took care of the corner kick. Boleslaw Golec made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olimpiu Mustea in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th minute, Ovidiu Popescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ionel Panaitoiu was out of position in the 59 minute of play, and Zhuo Bang Kun capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Zhuo Bang Kun really showed his touch with that goal: 0-8. 62 minutes into the game, Tadeusz Pasterski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. WaHa TeaM's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Phoenix Strikers the free kick. After 62 played minutes WaHa TeaM got a freekick which was hit by Tadeusz Pasterski. WaHa TeaM's Boleslaw Golec played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ovidiu Popescu in the 66th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Roman Skorny hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Phoenix Strikers made a substitution. Mauricio Quentin replaced Ioan Cozma. Phoenix Strikers's Pavel Haaland was substituted for Idar Reistad. After 69 played minutes WaHa TeaM got a freekick which was hit by Roman Skorny. Ionel Panaitoiu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Roman Skorny in the 71st minute. After a rather tough play, Phoenix Strikers's Christiano Soffia got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Ivan Galtero kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save Phoenix Strikers from getting a goal against them. In the 88th minute of the match, Wal Gola tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ionel Panaitoiu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Boleslaw Golec made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Haaland in the 91st minute of play. In the 93rd minute, Olimpiu Mustea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 94 minutes into the game, WaHa TeaM's Damian Brzeszczak nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ionel Panaitoiu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-9. WaHa TeaM's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.