World League

KOMPLEK DUTA KRANJI
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) Kranji Crunchy's Battal Seyyit Torcan quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Qi Yi, made in the 7th minute of the game. In the 15thth minute of the game Bengt-Rune Widberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kranji Crunchy's Aras Sophian was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 22 minutes Kranji Crunchy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Iruinea Llordes who took care of the corner kick. In the 23rd minute Iruinea Llordes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aras Sophian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kranji Crunchy's Aras Sophian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Schnell in the 25th minute of play. Kranji Crunchy's Aras Sophian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Schnell in the 25th minute of play. Aras Sophian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bengt-Rune Widberg in the 26th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the match, Kranji Crunchy's goal looked a bit too open when Denis Schnell came free, but Aras Sophian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute Bengt-Rune Widberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aras Sophian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt-Rune Widberg in the 37th minute of play forced Kranji Crunchy's goalkeeper Aras Sophian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Fohat Neyen's goalkeeper Iraido Bertiz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dian Hatala. Iraido Bertiz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dian Hatala in the 40th minute. Aras Sophian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt-Rune Widberg in the 42nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt-Rune Widberg in the 44th minute of play forced Kranji Crunchy's goalkeeper Aras Sophian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bengt-Rune Widberg to strike the kick off in the second half. Kranji Crunchy were furious when Jão Cancelo was red carded, 54 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 53 minutes into the game, one of Kranji Crunchy:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Aras Sophian had in the 57thth minute some difficulties stopping Iruinea Llordes's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Elar Randala hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. After 62 played minutes Fohat Neyen got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Quintana. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iruinea Llordes in the 64th minute of play forced Kranji Crunchy's goalkeeper Aras Sophian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Piet Karnawan hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Kranji Crunchy made a substitution. Gofar Pohan replaced Dian Hatala. After a rather tough play, Kranji Crunchy's Piet Karnawan got a free kick in the 71st minute. Aras Sophian made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bengt-Rune Widberg in the 78th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gofar Pohan in the 85th minute of play forced Fohat Neyen's goalkeeper Iraido Bertiz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iruinea Llordes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 90 minutes into the game, Gofar Pohan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Iraido Bertiz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kranji Crunchy made a substitution. Jojon Sopandi replaced Battal Seyyit Torcan. Fohat Neyen's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.