World League

KOMPLEK DUTA KRANJI
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Emmanuel Komara started the match with the kick off. Emmanuel Komara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 2nd minute of the match, but Aldo Hawk made a huge save. With a little luck, Atletico Patoruzu's Aldo Hawk got control of the ball when Emmanuel Komara tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Atletico Patoruzu booed when Kranji Crunchy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Demas Tarusbawa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aras Sophian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rene Harman in the 9th minute of the match. With a little luck, Atletico Patoruzu's Aldo Hawk got control of the ball when Emmanuel Komara tried to sneak it across the goal line. Emmanuel Komaras short, quick shot in the 18thth minute got Aldo Hawk to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Emmanuel Komara might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aldo Hawk. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Emmanuel Komara ran back to his position shaking his head. Bengt-Arne Bäckman might have been able to make a better finish in the 22nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aldo Hawk. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bengt-Arne Bäckman ran back to his position shaking his head. With a little luck, Atletico Patoruzu's Aldo Hawk got control of the ball when Emmanuel Komara tried to sneak it across the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Emmanuel Komara recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aldo Hawk. Emmanuel Komara showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After 25 minutes of play, Kranji Crunchy's Emmanuel Komara made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aldo Hawk was left in no man's land by his defense there! Emmanuel Komara blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Aldo Hawk having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emmanuel Komara in the 32nd minute of play forced Atletico Patoruzu's goalkeeper Aldo Hawk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aras Sophian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gualterio Aguirre in the 37th minute of the match. Aras Sophian stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gualterio Aguirre's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. In the 39th minute of the match Atletico Patoruzu got a corner. Kranji Crunchy's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Dom Bosch ran over to the corner to take the kick. Atletico Patoruzu's Ezra Shepard was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Aras Sophian in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Diego Latorre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Aras Sophian tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Atletico Patoruzu getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Roberto Perfumo hit a great ball. Atletico Patoruzu made a substitution. Jonathan Iruinea replaced Marcelo-Luis Butcher. In the 48th minute, Roberto Perfumo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gualterio Aguirre to make the kick off. 54 minutes into the game, Kranji Crunchy's Jojon Sopandi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aldo Hawk made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Atletico Patoruzu's Aldo Hawk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emmanuel Komara in the 61st minute of play. With a little luck, Kranji Crunchy's Aras Sophian got control of the ball when Jonathan Iruinea tried to sneak it across the goal line. 68 minutes into the match, Kranji Crunchy's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Iruinea came free, but Aras Sophian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aldo Hawk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emmanuel Komara in the 69th minute of play. In the 70th match minute, Kranji Crunchy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Demas Tarusbawa to maneuver through the defense. Atletico Patoruzu made a substitution. Teobaldo Gaizkine replaced Diego Latorre. After a rather tough play, Kranji Crunchy's Demas Tarusbawa got a free kick in the 72nd minute. 76 minutes into the match, Kranji Crunchy's goalkeeper Aras Sophian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rene Harman. After 78 minutes Atletico Patoruzu's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jojon Sopandi who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Kranji Crunchy's corner Jojon Sopandi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Aldo Hawk quite easily take care of the ball. 80 minutes had been played when some careless play by Atletico Patoruzu's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jojon Sopandi was slow to take the kick. During this time Kranji Crunchy's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Kranji Crunchy's corner Jojon Sopandi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Aldo Hawk quite easily take care of the ball. Aldo Hawk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emmanuel Komara in the 83rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emmanuel Komara in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aldo Hawk prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Iruinea in the 90thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aras Sophian, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Muammer Oytun hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The supporters of Atletico Patoruzu booed when Kranji Crunchy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Muammer Oytun didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 97th minute, Emmanuel Komara got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Kranji Crunchy's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.