World League

A Fonte
Spectators: 7472 (Terracing: 5605, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bento Perdigão got the match started through his kick off. Miguel Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Davor Šuker, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With an all-out effort, Sporting Burgas's Miguel Carneiro threw himself towards the right post 18 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Joel Ferrer, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Miguel Carneiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davor Šuker, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. When Sporting Burgas's Ke Xiong Chen, in the 23rd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Sporting Burgas. The supporters of Sporting Burgas booed when Stars Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. António Cortez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vintilă Ghițulescu came free with the goalkeeper in the 25th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Miguel Carneiro could save by the left post. Miguel Carneiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ke Xiong Chen in the 30th minute of play. Ramiro Leme hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 36th minute, Ke Xiong Chen reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Miguel Carneiro. The goal made the score 2-0. The crowd rose to their feet as Davor Šuker kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Miguel Carneiro. That made the score 3-0 in the 40 minute of play. Stars Academy's Miguel Carneiro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Stars Academy from getting a goal against them. Ke Xiong Chen kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Davor Šuker made a kick off. 63 minutes in the game, Davor Šuker dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ke Xiong Chen in the 66th minute of play forced Stars Academy's goalkeeper Miguel Carneiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ramiro Leme kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Ramiro Leme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Sporting Burgas's Antonio Fioriti in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stars Academy's goalie prevented a goal. In the 72nd minute Davor Šuker shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miguel Carneiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Miguel Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Davor Šuker, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonio Fioriti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Carneiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ke Xiong Chen in the 78th minute of play. After 81 played minutes Sporting Burgas got a freekick which was hit by Joel Ferrer. Stars Academy's Miguel Carneiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Davor Šuker in the 92nd minute of play. Miguel Carneiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Fioriti, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Stars Academy's Miguel Carneiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ke Xiong Chen in the 96th minute of play. A collision led to Sporting Burgas getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Mac Aron hit a great ball. Sporting Burgas walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.