World League

Allianz Zuera Parque
Spectators: 7997 (Terracing: 5999, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Nickolai Nickerson 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nickolai Nickerson in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dida Weidt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dida Weidt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nickolai Nickerson in the 4th minute of play. Eric Soned made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Monteiro in the 9th minute of play. Zuera Never End MZC were awarded a corner in the 10th minute after Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Victor Agurto took the corner. It was a well-played corner which 董常朗 managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Nickolai Nickerson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dida Weidt having to make a save. Nickolai Nickerson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nickolai Nickerson in the 21st minute of play forced Zuera Never End MZC's goalkeeper Dida Weidt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eric Soned showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 董常朗, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. João Monteiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Eric Soned made a huge save. When Zuera Never End MZC's Mastur Bates in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's goalie prevented a goal. Dida Weidt stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nickolai Nickerson's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. The corner ended in Vladimir Capixaba almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Zuera Never End MZC's Dida Weidt did a great save. Nickolai Nickerson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dida Weidt having to interfere. The supporters of Étoile Sportive Du Sahel booed when Zuera Never End MZC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Murillo Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dida Weidt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nickolai Nickerson in the 48th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Per-Arne Gunnarsson was substituted for Rei Bolas. The wind increased when Mastur Bates made the kick off in the second half. Dida Weidt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nickolai Nickerson in the 54th minute of play. Eric Soned made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Monteiro in the 56th minute of play. In the 61st minute of the game Manoel do Valle made a throw-in which Murillo Mattos played forward. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mastur Bates in the 66th minute of play forced Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's goalkeeper Eric Soned to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nickolai Nickerson might have been able to make a better finish in the 72nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dida Weidt. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nickolai Nickerson ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nickolai Nickerson got free with Dida Weidt in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eric Soned showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Monteiro in the 74th minute of the match. The Zuera Never End MZC fans' excitement grew in the 74th match minute when Zuera Never End MZC's Mastur Bates looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Valentin Elg managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Manoel do Valle in the 78 minute of the game. In the 79th minute, Carlo Ancelotti got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Eric Soned showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mastur Bates in the 81st minute of the match. 83 minutes into the match, Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's goal looked a bit too open when Mastur Bates came free, but Eric Soned reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eric Soned showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 胡适源, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Carlo Ancelotti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Carlo Ancelotti could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Dida Weidt made a huge save. 90 minutes into the match, Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's goal looked a bit too open when 董常朗 came free, but Eric Soned reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Carlo Ancelotti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's supporters rose to their feet, but Carlo Ancelotti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dida Weidt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.