World League

Fênix Arena
Spectators: 7755 (Terracing: 5818, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zhu Xiao Yang started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Cesate's Angelo Ferraris nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lionel 柯景义 made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Lionel 柯景义 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Ferraris, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. After having played for 14 minutes, Attilio Mazzone managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cesate's supporters crossed their fingers, but Attilio Mazzone was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lionel 柯景义 showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelo Vettori in the 19th minute of the match. In the 26th minute Angelo Vettori shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lionel 柯景义 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brasiliense FC's Lionel 柯景义 played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Attilio Mazzone in the 27th minute of play. Lionel 柯景义 stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Attilio Mazzone's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. In the 32ndth minute of the game Angelo Ferraris who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Brasiliense FC's Lionel 柯景义 was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 35 minutes into the match, Brasiliense FC's Nikita Evzerihin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Radowit Ptaszek narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gustaw Nienajadlo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Lionel 柯景义 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Angelo Vettori made a kick off. Angelo Ferraris received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 50th minute. Lionel 柯景义 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Attilio Mazzone got free with Lionel 柯景义 in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zhu Xiao Yang in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Radowit Ptaszek saved Cesate from getting behind. 61 minutes into the match, Brasiliense FC's goalkeeper Lionel 柯景义 had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Angelo Ferraris. Cesate's Comunardo Puja was substituted for Felice Frezza. Cesate made a substitution. Kay Stormlund replaced Angelo Ferraris. After 65 played minutes Cesate got a freekick which was hit by Tobiasz Jucha. Pedrão Severo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Radowit Ptaszek read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. Radowit Ptaszek showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zhu Xiao Yang in the 75th minute of the match. Nikita Evzerihin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Cesate getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Allar Luite hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Cesate's zone, Zhu Xiao Yang stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Radowit Ptaszek came out of the goal and Zhu Xiao Yang tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 95 minutes into the match, Zhu Xiao Yang notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Cesate's Radowit Ptaszek. Radowit Ptaszek was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.