World League

Wamba Arena
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Wambalamba FC's Robin Steckamp 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. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Kevin Debruyne got a free kick in the 2nd minute. 6 minutes into the match, Manchester United F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Helge Lindgren came free, but Lyubcho Karadachki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Exequiel Zeballos might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cris Courtois. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Exequiel Zeballos ran back to his position shaking his head. After some careless play in the Wambalamba FC defense, Exequiel Zeballos kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cris Courtois. The Wambalamba FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cris Courtois should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Exequiel Zeballos in the 17th minute of play forced Wambalamba FC's goalkeeper Cris Courtois to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the game, Manchester United F.C.'s Exequiel Zeballos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cris Courtois made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 21 minutes into the game, one of Wambalamba FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 22nd minute there was a penalty for Manchester United F.C.. Exequiel Zeballos stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Cris Courtois. 0-3. Lyubcho Karadachki made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Juarês Donato sent off a good shot on target. In the 26th minute, Exequiel Zeballos left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Manchester United F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. Exequiel Zeballos might have been able to make a better finish in the 29th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cris Courtois. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Exequiel Zeballos ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 29th minute Exequiel Zeballos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cris Courtois saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cris Courtois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Exequiel Zeballos, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Exequiel Zeballos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cris Courtois having to make a save. Cris Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Exequiel Zeballos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Juarês Donatos short, quick shot in the 45thth minute got Lyubcho Karadachki to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Wambalamba FC were awarded a corner in the 46th minute after Manchester United F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Brian Finnman took the corner. Brian Finnman made a great header on Wambalamba FC's corner, it was just that Manchester United F.C.'s Lyubcho Karadachki managed to reach the ball for a save. 47 minutes into the game, Manchester United F.C.'s Exequiel Zeballos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cris Courtois made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. The Wambalamba FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Manchester United F.C. were winning 0-5.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Exequiel Zeballos to strike the kick off in the second half. Lyubcho Karadachki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Carlos Vianna in the 53rd minute of play. Exequiel Zeballos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cris Courtois came out of the goal in the 63rd minute to try and stop a shot by Manchester United F.C.'s Exequiel Zeballos. But to his dismay, Exequiel Zeballos quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-6. Exequiel Zeballos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Cris Courtois made a huge save. Exequiel Zeballos who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 68thth minute tested the skills of Cris Courtois when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 73 minutes had been played when some careless play by Wambalamba FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Benedicto Gonzales was slow to take the kick. During this time Manchester United F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Benedicto Gonzales made a great header on Manchester United F.C.'s corner, it was just that Wambalamba FC's Cris Courtois managed to reach the ball for a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling João Carlos Vianna in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lyubcho Karadachki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 78 minutes into the match, Wambalamba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Exequiel Zeballos came free, but Cris Courtois reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lyubcho Karadachki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brian Finnman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Andre-Yann Dospel fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wambalamba FC's protests and gave Andre-Yann Dospel a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Wambalamba FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Andre-Yann Dospel hit a great ball. Manchester United F.C.'s David Perdana was substituted for Kevin Debruyne. In the 81st minute, Andre-Yann Dospel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 83 minutes into the match, Wambalamba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Exequiel Zeballos came free, but Cris Courtois reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Exequiel Zeballos in the 88th minute of play forced Wambalamba FC's goalkeeper Cris Courtois to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manchester United F.C.'s Exequiel Zeballos got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Manchester United F.C.'s Parvan Dakelov was substituted for Exequiel Zeballos. Parvan Dakelov struck a weak shot in the 98th minute. Cris Courtois didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester United F.C..