World League

Valinor
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) In the 7th minute of the game Äli Abdulrähmanov made a throw-in which Casimiro Jatsu played forward. In the 11th minute, one of Airborne FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Airborne FC. William Rigg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Paulo Barreto having to make a save. 28 minutes into the match, Airborne FC's goal looked a bit too open when William Rigg came free, but Pedro Paulo Barreto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of The Valar booed when Airborne FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Äli Abdulrähmanov didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th match minute, The Valar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Ozon to maneuver through the defense. When Toby Tielemans fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Airborne FC's protests and gave Toby Tielemans a yellow card for diving instead. Airborne FC's Pedro Paulo Barreto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Airborne FC from getting a goal against them. Airborne FC's Marcos Linares was substituted for Danilo Principe. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Casimiro Jatsu was the one to do the kick off. Horia Lupu charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Horia Lupu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 52nd match minute, Airborne FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Horia Lupu to maneuver through the defense. After 55 played minutes Airborne FC got a freekick which was hit by Äli Abdulrähmanov. William Rigg struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Pedro Paulo Barreto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Valar. After 60 played minutes Airborne FC got a freekick which was hit by Qin Xiang Chuan. When Martin Mols fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Valar's protests and gave Martin Mols a yellow card for diving instead. After 68 minutes, Casimiro Jatsu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Airborne FC and the The Valar players grew even worse after the yellow card. A hard shot 81 in the game by Casimiro Jatsu from a close distance when the talented Emmanuel Canturri managed to make a qualified save. The Valar's players were relieved. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Airborne FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.