World League

Ricardo Vidovi
Spectators: 7571 (Terracing: 5691, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Piotr Bielejewski made the kick off which started today's match. After 3 played minutes Outlaws FC got a freekick which was hit by Gennaro Gattuso. In the 10th match minute, Outlaws FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nemanja Rnić to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mané Batista in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Federico Jaizki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Francesco Totti's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vefa Doğay firmly grabbed it by the left post. The supporters of Outlaws FC booed when Los Mega was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Inocencio Abeitia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Federico Jaizki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mané Batista in the 23rd minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Outlaws FC's goal looked a bit too open when Abel Calvet came free, but Vefa Doğay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abel Calvet in the 31st minute of play forced Outlaws FC's goalkeeper Vefa Doğay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Federico Jaizki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zdravko Kuzmanović, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Piotr Bielejewski in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Federico Jaizki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 47 minutes of play, Outlaws FC's Mané Batista made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Federico Jaizki was left in no man's land by his defense there! Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Francesco Totti to strike the kick off in the second half. Piotr Bielejewski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Federico Jaizki made a huge save. When the match had gone on for 55 minutes, Mané Batista put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Federico Jaizki. Vefa Doğay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abel Calvet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes into the match, Outlaws FC's goal looked a bit too open when Stig-Arne Melberg came free, but Vefa Doğay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vefa Doğay showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Calvet in the 64th minute of the match. 65 minutes into the match, Los Mega's goal looked a bit too open when Mané Batista came free, but Federico Jaizki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Los Mega's zone, Vukašin Kastratović stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Federico Jaizki came out of the goal and Vukašin Kastratović tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Piotr Bielejewski's late challenge caught a Los Mega's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Piotr Bielejewski helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Outlaws FC's Piotr Bielejewski got a free kick in the 69th minute. Outlaws FC's Vefa Doğay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abel Calvet in the 70th minute of play. Vefa Doğay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hieronim Siwy, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mané Batista in the 79th minute of play forced Los Mega's goalkeeper Federico Jaizki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Piotr Bielejewski got free with Federico Jaizki in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 85 minutes into the match, Stig-Arne Melberg had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vefa Doğay. Outlaws FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Stig-Arne Melberg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 89th minute, Stig-Arne Melberg made a precise shot to the right of Vefa Doğay. Outlaws FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. In the 95th minute of the match Outlaws FC got a corner. Los Mega's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Vukašin Kastratović ran over to the corner to take the kick. Outlaws FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Los Mega had controlled the match.