League

Corky Stadion
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) Hans Hoezen made the kick off and thus started the match. When Xiao Chang Chao fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AVV Zeeburgia's protests and gave Xiao Chang Chao a yellow card for diving instead. After 3 played minutes AVV Zeeburgia got a freekick which was hit by Xiao Chang Chao. 4 minutes into the game, Barnaba Zakrzewski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aílton Fernandez. Barnaba Zakrzewski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Aílton Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barnaba Zakrzewski in the 7th minute of the match. Aílton Fernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barnaba Zakrzewski in the 7th minute of play. Aílton Fernandez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marnix Palsma, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Aílton Fernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marnix Palsma in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barnaba Zakrzewski in the 26th minute of play forced AVV Zeeburgia's goalkeeper Aílton Fernandez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, AVV Zeeburgia's Aílton Fernandez got control of the ball when Hans Hoezen tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marnix Palsma in the 31st minute of play forced AVV Zeeburgia's goalkeeper Aílton Fernandez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aílton Fernandez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barnaba Zakrzewski, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Servet Akburç in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Evans saved Corky United from getting behind. Servet Akburç recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Aílton Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marnix Palsma in the 42nd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, Corky United's goal looked a bit too open when Xiao Chang Chao came free, but Rafael Evans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Xiao Chang Chao to make the kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as AVV Zeeburgia's Servet Akburç slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Rafael Evans. That made the score 2-1 after 50 minutes of play. Aílton Fernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marnix Palsma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lu Feng Fan charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lu Feng Fan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Lu Feng Fan kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the match, Corky United's goalkeeper Rafael Evans had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Xiao Chang Chao. In the 67th minute, Servet Akburç left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AVV Zeeburgia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barnaba Zakrzewski in the 70th minute of play forced AVV Zeeburgia's goalkeeper Aílton Fernandez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aílton Fernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marnix Palsma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafael Evans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xiao Chang Chao, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. The supporters of Corky United booed when AVV Zeeburgia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bobby Amsterdam didn't get a good kick on the ball. Servet Akburç might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rafael Evans. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Servet Akburç ran back to his position shaking his head. Rafael Evans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Servet Akburç, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Servet Akburç sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Servet Akburç got free with Rafael Evans in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 88 in the game by Xiao Chang Chao from a close distance when the talented Rafael Evans managed to make a qualified save. Corky United's players were relieved. Servet Akburç struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Rafael Evans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AVV Zeeburgia. Aílton Fernandez didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Marnix Palsma went, in the 92nd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Corky United had played much better football throughout.