World League

千年曙光球场
Spectators: 7450 (Terracing: 5589, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) 『挑战者』东方曙光's 范光泉 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. In the 3rd minute, Ralph Page hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dale Nelson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 贺庭建, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. In the 12th minute, 魏飞骏 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 13th minute Jon Newman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 杨烨潮 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 14 minutes, Jon Newman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC Wimbledon Wombles's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jon Newman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the match clock showed 17 minutes, the score became 1-0 when 贺庭建 sped through AFC Wimbledon Wombles's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dale Nelson. 俞亮城 kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. 袁朗益 hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the match, 『挑战者』东方曙光's goal looked a bit too open when Jon Newman came free, but 杨烨潮 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dale Nelson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 贺庭建 in the 31st minute of the match. 37 minutes into the game, 范光泉 was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 『挑战者』东方曙光's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC Wimbledon Wombles the free kick. After 37 played minutes 『挑战者』东方曙光 got a freekick which was hit by 范光泉. 39 minutes into the match, 『挑战者』东方曙光's goal looked a bit too open when Jon Newman came free, but 杨烨潮 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 40th match minute, 『挑战者』东方曙光 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 俞亮城 to maneuver through the defense. 唐潮浩 hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. 杨烨潮 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidney Dunn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The attack was good, but when 贺庭建 in the 53rd minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. When 『挑战者』东方曙光's 范光泉 in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Wimbledon Wombles's goalie prevented a goal. In the 55th match minute, 『挑战者』东方曙光 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 俞亮城 to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 58 minutes, Sidney Dunn took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for 杨烨潮 to make any attempt to save it. 杨烨潮 was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sidney Dunn showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 63 minute of play. 杨烨潮 was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Wes Wills showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 69 minute of play. If Sidney Dunn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 81st match minute, 『挑战者』东方曙光 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 俞亮城 to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute, Sidney Dunn made a precise shot to the right of 杨烨潮. 『挑战者』东方曙光's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. Sidney Dunn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 杨烨潮 having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in AFC Wimbledon Wombles's zone, 贺庭建 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dale Nelson came out of the goal and 贺庭建 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. AFC Wimbledon Wombles played a much better game than 『挑战者』东方曙光 and deserved their victory. The 『挑战者』东方曙光 players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.