World League

M.K.ATATÜRK Stadyumu
Spectators: 7620 (Terracing: 5716, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ronaldinho Gaucho kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olivier Gilg in the 8th minute of play forced Büyükada Commandos's goalkeeper Gianluca Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Ronaldinho Gaucho notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato. Chico Donato was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Pedro Luís Peixoto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Büyükada Commandos's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedro Luís Peixoto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chico Donato breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldinho Gaucho in the 20th minute of play. Joaquín Guzmán made in the 28th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Büyükada Commandos's Aris Mitrou. Romeu Pereira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Aris Mitrou had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Servet Çetin hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. After 39 played minutes Büyükada Commandos got a freekick which was hit by Aris Mitrou. In the 40th minute of the match José Augusto Lara shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gianluca Buffon showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Olivier Gilg made a kick off. After 56 played minutes Büyükada Commandos got a freekick which was hit by Mehmet Hamdi Mürsel. After 59 minutes of play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Roberto Lopes made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gianluca Buffon was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Büyükada Commandos's Ronaldinho Gaucho in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie prevented a goal. Through an outstanding action, after 66 minutes, Gianluca Buffon successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ronaldinho Gaucho took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Chico Donato. Chico Donato dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. 72 minutes into the match, Büyükada Commandos's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Gianluca Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rd match minute, Büyükada Commandos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricardo Araújo to maneuver through the defense. Olivier Gilg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Rodrigo Cisterna replaced Olivier Gilg. Büyükada Commandos's defense didn't have a chance, in the 83rd minute, when Roberto Lopes scored to the left of an out of position Gianluca Buffon, making the score, 2-2. Joaquín Guzmán kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldinho Gaucho in the 88th minute of the match. Gianluca Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Roberto Lopes in the 89th minute. Gianluca Buffon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of José Augusto Lara's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ronaldinho Gaucho in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chico Donato saved DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting behind. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.