World League

Sunken Arena
Spectators: 8079 (Terracing: 6061, Seating: 1858, VIP seats: 160) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Victor Blom took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the match, FC Aquile Azzurre's goal looked a bit too open when Victor Blom came free, but Sabin Pânzaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Aquile Azzurre's Sabin Pânzaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frans Alström in the 11th minute of play. Sokol Narev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlo Borgatello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 15 minutes into the match, Äliqulu Vermäliyev had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Sokol Narev. Sunkens Surtröjor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Äliqulu Vermäliyev was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Sokol Narev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bel Cross in the 19th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Sunkens Surtröjor's Error Uchiha got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Sabin Pânzaru was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Evelio Loi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 25 minute of play. In the 29th match minute, FC Aquile Azzurre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wu Fei to maneuver through the defense. Frans Alström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Victor Blom's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sabin Pânzaru read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Sokol Narev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Äliqulu Vermäliyev, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. In the 47th minute Äliqulu Vermäliyev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sokol Narev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

FC Aquile Azzurre made a substitution. Adil Mahşer replaced Äliqulu Vermäliyev. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlo Borgatello made a kick off. When Sunkens Surtröjor's Frans Alström in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Aquile Azzurre's goalie prevented a goal. After 55 minutes FC Aquile Azzurre's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Laércio Coutinho who took care of the corner kick. Laércio Coutinho hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Bel Cross, 57 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Sabin Pânzaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor Blom, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Sunkens Surtröjor's Aleksander Lange was substituted for Evelio Loi. Sunkens Surtröjor's Sokol Narev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bel Cross in the 65th minute of play. FC Aquile Azzurre made a substitution. João Francisco Correia replaced Wu Fei. FC Aquile Azzurre made a substitution. Filippo Massa replaced Carlo Borgatello. 72 minutes into the game, Laércio Coutinho threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Aquile Azzurre's Berislav Pais quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Sokol Narev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Filippo Massa in the 76th minute of the match. In the 77th minute Filippo Massa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sokol Narev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anton Galle's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sabin Pânzaru read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. If Filippo Massa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 89th match minute, FC Aquile Azzurre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Berislav Pais to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Sunkens Surtröjor getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Laércio Coutinho hit a great ball. The supporters of Sunkens Surtröjor booed when FC Aquile Azzurre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Berislav Pais didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Sunkens Surtröjor booed when FC Aquile Azzurre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reg Weeks didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Aquile Azzurre's Sabin Pânzaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anton Galle in the 97th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Sunkens Surtröjor fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Aquile Azzurre had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.