World League

Elbląg Arena
Spectators: 7505 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Manolo Rey made the kick off which started today's match. Nils-Arne Hannestad took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 5th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Songur Çelikyay. Cielii FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Manolo Rey could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Glyn Wedlock made a huge save. Songur Çelikyay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Óbolo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raymond Michalsen in the 14th minute of play forced Cielii FC's goalkeeper Songur Çelikyay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Ivan Óbolo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Songur Çelikyay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Cielii FC booed when Sagene IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raymond Michalsen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Sagene IF's goalkeeper Glyn Wedlock had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manolo Rey. When Osvaldo Sobera came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the Sagene IF fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Osvaldo Sobera couldn't finish the play. Christer Kinn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Songur Çelikyay having to interfere. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sagene IF's goalkeeper Glyn Wedlock, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 36th minute Kjell Ekeli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Songur Çelikyay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Cielii FC's zone, Kjell Ekeli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Songur Çelikyay came out of the goal and Kjell Ekeli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Sagene IF's Ivan Óbolo in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cielii FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Óbolo in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Songur Çelikyay prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gabriel Aakre hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. With an all-out effort, Cielii FC's Glyn Wedlock threw himself towards the right post 43 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tadeusz Poling, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kjell Ekeli in the 46th minute of play forced Cielii FC's goalkeeper Songur Çelikyay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Kjell Ekeli made the kick off in the second half. Kjell Ekeli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Songur Çelikyay read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. After 56 minutes Cielii FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Osvaldo Sobera who took care of the corner kick. After 56 played minutes Sagene IF got a freekick which was hit by Kjell Ekeli. Songur Çelikyay didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Kjell Ekeli went, in the 57th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 64 minutes into the match, Sagene IF's goal looked a bit too open when Manolo Rey came free, but Glyn Wedlock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christer Kinn's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Songur Çelikyay read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. Ivan Óbolo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sagene IF made a substitution. Hans-Kristian Aanes replaced William Knutsen. After a rather tough play, Sagene IF's Raymond Michalsen got a free kick in the 75th minute. In the 76th minute, Manolo Rey 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. A collision led to Sagene IF getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Christer Kinn hit a great ball. In the 84th match minute, Cielii FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andrzej Bryk to maneuver through the defense. Ivan Óbolos short, quick shot in the 86thth minute got Songur Çelikyay to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Songur Çelikyay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christer Kinn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivan Óbolo placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Cielii FC's Songur Çelikyay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kjell Ekeli in the 96th minute of play.