World League

Poligono stadium
Spectators: 7547 (Terracing: 5662, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Severo Laurentzi got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Felix Oto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Edgard Nóbrega. Xspark Academy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Felix Oto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Polonia Basildon's Stefan Camfield managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Erasto Bermudez in the 7 minute of the game. With a little luck, Polonia Basildon's Hayden Baker got control of the ball when Florin Răducioiu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Polonia Basildon's defense didn't have a chance, in the 8th minute, when Florin Răducioiu scored to the left of an out of position Hayden Baker, making the score, 1-1. With a little luck, Polonia Basildon's Hayden Baker got control of the ball when Florin Răducioiu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hayden Baker made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Florin Răducioiu sent off a good shot on target. Florin Răducioiu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hayden Baker read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Florin Răducioiu made a precise shot to the right of Hayden Baker. Polonia Basildon's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Hayden Baker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Orășan, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. With a little luck, Polonia Basildon's Hayden Baker got control of the ball when Valdo Santervas tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Xspark Academy getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Costante Elenes hit a great ball. With a little luck, Polonia Basildon's Hayden Baker got control of the ball when Florin Răducioiu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Polonia Basildon were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after Xspark Academy's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Rupert Longden took the corner. After taking down the ball on Polonia Basildon's corner Rupert Longden fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Edgard Nóbrega quite easily take care of the ball. Hayden Baker made an important save on a dangerous shot by George Orășan in the 40th minute. In the 42nd minute, Felix Oto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Polonia Basildon's Kurt Poynton managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Erasto Bermudez in the 55 minute of the game. In the 60th minute Florin Răducioiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hayden Baker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xspark Academy's Fan Ao Zhou was substituted for George Orășan. After 62 minutes Polonia Basildon's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Valdo Santervas who took care of the corner kick. Valdo Santervas made a great header on Xspark Academy's corner, it was just that Polonia Basildon's Hayden Baker managed to reach the ball for a save. The supporters of Xspark Academy booed when Polonia Basildon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Oto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xspark Academy's Castel Areces was substituted for Florin Răducioiu. Fan Ao Zhou took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hayden Baker. Hayden Baker dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Fan Ao Zhou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Hayden Baker tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hayden Baker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fan Ao Zhou, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After a rather tough play, Polonia Basildon's Paul Mersø got a free kick in the 79th minute. Hayden Baker showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valdo Santervas in the 80th minute of the match. Radowit Dziewedik's late challenge caught a Polonia Basildon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Radowit Dziewedik helped the player get up and apologised. In the 82nd match minute, Xspark Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Radowit Dziewedik to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Castel Areces in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hayden Baker saved Polonia Basildon from getting behind. Castel Areces sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 93rd minute Castel Areces shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hayden Baker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Polonia Basildon's Hayden Baker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Castel Areces in the 93rd minute of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Xspark Academy had played much better football throughout.