World League

Arena Black Bird
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) An unexpectedly hard shot by Ingvar Strand in the 5th minute of play forced Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Fábio Chițan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ingvar Strand scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fábio Chițan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A throw-in in the 11th minute of the game was made by Léo Porto with Alexandre de Lara as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Red John S.K's Denílson Lopes was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Fábio Chițan in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 19 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Ingvar Strand came free, but Fábio Chițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 23 minutes Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Denílson Lopes who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Ingvar Strand almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan did a great save. The supporters of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ booed when Red John S.K was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingvar Strand didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Red John S.K's Cássio Corinth got control of the ball when Tiran Gol tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Jakue Llave hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ingvar Strand in the 36th minute of play forced Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Fábio Chițan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ingvar Strand recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Caetano Reyo hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Tiran Gol kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Ingvar Strand made the kick off in the second half. Fábio Chițan made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Ingvar Strand sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ingvar Strand got free with Fábio Chițan in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fábio Chițan was out of position in the 58 minute of play, and Ingvar Strand capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ingvar Strand really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. Red John S.K made a substitution. Sebastian Bach replaced Ingvar Strand. A collision led to Red John S.K getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Isa Günyol hit a great ball. Sebastian Bach sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 65 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Bach came free, but Fábio Chițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 67 minutes, Tiran Gol made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Red John S.K's Cássio Corinth tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Fábio Chițan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastian Bach's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalie and right to Rafael Toscano. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 91st match minute, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Léo Porto to maneuver through the defense. Alexandre de Lara's late challenge caught a Red John S.K's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alexandre de Lara helped the player get up and apologised. In the 94th minute, Alexandre de Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Red John S.K walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.