World League

BaLiSt Arena
Spectators: 7700 (Terracing: 5776, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Servet Kılıc got the match started through his kick off. Eleazar Betzanos made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Servet Kılıc sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, MILLONARIOS FC's Eleazar Betzanos got control of the ball when Grigore Zberea tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience was convinced that Servet Kılıc's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Eleazar Betzanos was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Eleazar Betzanos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Servet Kılıc's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. With an all-out effort, FC BaLiSt's Eleazar Betzanos threw himself towards the right post 11 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Caetano Messias, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Chi Tzalov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eskild Sneftrup in the 13th minute of the match. Laureano Cresenciano's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eleazar Betzanos firmly grabbed it by the left post. Laureano Cresenciano who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 14thth minute tested the skills of Eleazar Betzanos when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eskild Sneftrup in the 16th minute of play forced FC BaLiSt's goalkeeper Chi Tzalov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eleazar Betzanos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Laureano Cresenciano in the 28th minute. Ieltxu Corales blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Chi Tzalov having to make a save. With his leg Eleazar Betzanos managed to avoid a goal in the 34thth minute, when FC BaLiSt's Servet Kılıc fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Ieltxu Corales's late challenge caught a FC BaLiSt's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ieltxu Corales helped the player get up and apologised. In the 40th minute, Ieltxu Corales hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as FC BaLiSt's Servet Kılıc slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Eleazar Betzanos. That made the score 1-0 after 43 minutes of play. A collision led to MILLONARIOS FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Kepa Barajo hit a great ball. Eleazar Betzanos made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Laureano Cresenciano sent off a good shot on target. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Eskild Sneftrup to strike the kick off in the second half. FC BaLiSt were furious when Costel Albescu was red carded, 55 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. FC BaLiSt's Aron Olteanu was substituted for Mihăiţă Șeicaru. In the 54th minute, one of FC BaLiSt:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC BaLiSt. Chi Tzalov had in the 58thth minute some difficulties stopping Kepa Barajo's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 60 minutes into the game, Eskild Sneftrup recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Chi Tzalov. Eskild Sneftrup showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. The MILLONARIOS FC fans' excitement grew in the 67th match minute when MILLONARIOS FC's Eskild Sneftrup 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. FC BaLiSt's Chi Tzalov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save FC BaLiSt from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in FC BaLiSt's zone, Eskild Sneftrup stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Chi Tzalov came out of the goal and Eskild Sneftrup tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. MILLONARIOS FC's Bernard Milko was substituted for Uhin Encina. FC BaLiSt's Olimpiu Mercescu got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Eleazar Betzanos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grigore Zberea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eleazar Betzanos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Servet Kılıc, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Eleazar Betzanos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Servet Kılıc in the 87th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grigore Zberea in the 87th minute of play forced MILLONARIOS FC's goalkeeper Eleazar Betzanos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th minute, Eskild Sneftrup 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. FC BaLiSt's Yang Wei was substituted for Caetano Messias. MILLONARIOS FC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over FC BaLiSt's much stronger midfield.