World League

Sami Zübeyr Arena
Spectators: 7698 (Terracing: 5775, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sami Zübeyr made the kick off which started today's match. After some careless play in the FC Maci -MM- defense, Rimvydas Andrašiūnas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tristan Falco. The FC Maci -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tristan Falco should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Danas Nausėda in the 7th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Tristan Falco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enrique Mazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sami Zübeyr in the 8th minute of play. In the 19th minute, Danas Nausėda left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Karamba fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The supporters of FC Maci -MM- booed when FC Karamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faustino Ovando didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Sami Zübeyr had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 26 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Rudolf Dombi. In the 28th minute Sami Zübeyr shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enrique Mazza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Sami Zübeyr had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Enrique Mazza. FC Karamba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sami Zübeyr was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Tristan Falco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Danas Nausėda in the 35th minute of play. When FC Maci -MM-'s Sami Zübeyr in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Karamba's goalie prevented a goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jérémie Watremez to make the kick off. Han Yu Feng made a great header on FC Karamba's corner, it was just that FC Maci -MM-'s Tristan Falco managed to reach the ball for a save. Enrique Mazza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sami Zübeyr, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 55 played minutes FC Karamba got a freekick which was hit by Arif Oğuz Cevan. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Igor Czapski managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Maci -MM-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Igor Czapski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Mazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of FC Karamba booed when FC Maci -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sabin Miclauș didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 58th minute of the match Han Yu Feng sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Tristan Falco skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sami Zübeyr in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrique Mazza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sami Zübeyr in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrique Mazza saved FC Karamba from getting behind. In the 82nd match minute, FC Maci -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Costeiantu to maneuver through the defense. After 83 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Martin Costeiantu. In the 84th minute, Rudolf Dombi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Han Yu Feng's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tristan Falco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Sami Zübeyr recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Igor Czapski hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Tristan Falco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danas Nausėda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led FC Karamba's Han Yu Feng to fire away a dangerous shot which Tristan Falco despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 93rd minute, Emanuel Petruescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.