World League

Asterix&ObelixArena
Spectators: 7766 (Terracing: 5826, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Peng Qi Chong made the kick off which started today's match. Rostislav Kulichev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peng Qi Chong in the 3rd minute of play. In the 6th minute of the match, Peng Qi Chong got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rostislav Kulichev was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Martyon Diehl came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by TRAFFIC FC's Garth Basham. But to his dismay, Garth Basham quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yuri Ibrishimov in the 13th minute of play. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Garth Basham in the 16th minute of play. Peng Qi Chong might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rostislav Kulichev. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Peng Qi Chong ran back to his position shaking his head. Rostislav Kulichev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peng Qi Chong, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After having played for 21 minutes, Felipe Orzaize managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felipe Orzaize was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of TRAFFIC FC booed when Astreix&ObelixSoccer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aaron Rambo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rostislav Kulichev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peng Qi Chong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Felipe Orzaize dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Rostislav Kulichev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peng Qi Chong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Garth Basham in the 37th minute of play. 44 minutes into the match, TRAFFIC FC's goal looked a bit too open when Peng Qi Chong came free, but Rostislav Kulichev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 47 minutes into the match, TRAFFIC FC's goalkeeper Rostislav Kulichev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Peng Qi Chong. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gerardo Claus was the one to do the kick off. Martyon Diehl made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Gerardo Claus sent off a good shot on target. Martyon Diehl made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gerardo Claus in the 52nd minute. Rostislav Kulichev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaron Rambo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 59 minutes into the match, TRAFFIC FC's goal looked a bit too open when Peng Qi Chong came free, but Rostislav Kulichev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 62nd minute, Sacha Lilley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 67th minute, TRAFFIC FC's Garth Basham dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Keith Backhouse was substituted for Cent Salomonsen. 73 minutes into the match, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goal looked a bit too open when Garth Basham came free, but Martyon Diehl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 73 minutes into the match, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goal looked a bit too open when Garth Basham came free, but Martyon Diehl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dave Di Gregorio in the 75th minute of play forced TRAFFIC FC's goalkeeper Rostislav Kulichev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Astreix&ObelixSoccer booed when TRAFFIC FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Garth Basham didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rostislav Kulichev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dave Di Gregorio in the 79th minute of the match. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Martyon Diehl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerardo Claus in the 84th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Garth Basham in the 85th minute of play forced Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goalkeeper Martyon Diehl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Andrey Tzanichev fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored TRAFFIC FC's protests and gave Andrey Tzanichev a yellow card for diving instead. After 90 played minutes TRAFFIC FC got a freekick which was hit by Andrey Tzanichev. Aaron Rambo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rostislav Kulichev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. TRAFFIC FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.