World League

ETİHAD STADYUMU
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Maverick Futebol Clube's Reynaldo Neves started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 2 played minutes Manchester City FC got a freekick which was hit by Baycan Saru. When Maverick Futebol Clube's Reynaldo Neves in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manchester City FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 4 minutes, Reynaldo Neves made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Manchester City FC's Aygün Çelikkan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vinícius Haaland in the 13th minute of play forced Manchester City FC's goalkeeper Aygün Çelikkan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the game, Fritz Salgado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Maverick Futebol Clube's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manchester City FC the free kick. In the 16th minute, Fritz Salgado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Manchester City FC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Kenny Billvall hit a great ball. Kenny Billvall sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kenny Billvall in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edinho Paraíba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 23 played minutes Maverick Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Fritz Salgado. Kenny Billvall sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 32nd minute Wit Chuchro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aygün Çelikkan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vinícius Haaland fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aygün Çelikkan having to interfere. After taking down the ball on Manchester City FC's corner Hamit Refet fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Edinho Paraíba quite easily take care of the ball. After 41 played minutes Manchester City FC got a freekick which was hit by Hamit Refet. In the 42nd match minute, Manchester City FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zeki Kirtekin to maneuver through the defense. Deivid Goiano took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Aygün Çelikkan. Manchester City FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After the first half Maverick Futebol Clube were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Samim Urhan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manchester City FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Samim Urhan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edinho Paraíba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A hard shot 60 in the game by Reynaldo Neves from a close distance when the talented Aygün Çelikkan managed to make a qualified save. Manchester City FC's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Vinícius Haaland managed to get in a good position for a shot. Maverick Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Vinícius Haaland was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aygün Çelikkan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpected shot in the 67th minute by Cacá Cavalcante got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Reynaldo Nevess short, quick shot in the 69thth minute got Aygün Çelikkan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 71 minutes into the match, Manchester City FC's goalkeeper Aygün Çelikkan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Reynaldo Neves. Kenny Billvall fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edinho Paraíba having to interfere. A collision led to Maverick Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Fritz Salgado hit a great ball. Maverick Futebol Clube's Edinho Paraíba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kenny Billvall in the 76th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wit Chuchro got free with Aygün Çelikkan in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Maverick Futebol Clube were awarded a corner in the 80th minute after Manchester City FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Deivid Goiano took the corner. After taking down the ball on Maverick Futebol Clube's corner Deivid Goiano fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Aygün Çelikkan quite easily take care of the ball. Fritz Salgado made in the 82nd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Cacá Cavalcante however managed to control. Maverick Futebol Clube's Edinho Paraíba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samim Urhan in the 92nd minute of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Maverick Futebol Clube eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.