World League

Påskbergsvallen
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Des Nutsch made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Rijosos F.C.'s goalkeeper Paris Chatzinikolaou, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 4th minute, Larry Bird hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rijosos F.C.'s Paris Chatzinikolaou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hubert Hubert in the 5th minute of play. Rijosos F.C.'s Paris Chatzinikolaou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vit Brun in the 9th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Rijosos F.C.'s zone, Hubert Hubert stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paris Chatzinikolaou came out of the goal and Hubert Hubert tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paris Chatzinikolaou made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Des Nutsch in the 13th minute of play. 14 minutes into the game, Warberg FC's Vit Brun nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paris Chatzinikolaou made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Odell Santana kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Warberg FC's Vit Brun slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Paris Chatzinikolaou. That made the score 2-0 after 19 minutes of play. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Des Nutsch in the 23rd minute of the match. Paris Chatzinikolaou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gordie Goretzka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 28 in the game by Des Nutsch from a close distance when the talented Paris Chatzinikolaou managed to make a qualified save. Rijosos F.C.'s players were relieved. In the 30th match minute, Warberg FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gordie Goretzka to maneuver through the defense. Odell Santana's late challenge caught a Warberg FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Odell Santana helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Rijosos F.C. getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Odell Santana hit a great ball. 36 minutes into the game, Warberg FC's Des Nutsch nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paris Chatzinikolaou made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Vitório Donato fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Justas Kukulskis having to interfere. Warberg FC's Ray Stewart suffered a sore thigh after 42 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Ronald Gore charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ronald Gore the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Warberg FC booed when Rijosos F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ronald Gore didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vitório Donato in the 46th minute of play forced Warberg FC's goalkeeper Justas Kukulskis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Warberg FC's Justas Kukulskis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Odell Santana in the 48th minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zeng Xu Chang to make the kick off. Vitório Donato received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Justas Kukulskis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 56th minute Vit Brun shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paris Chatzinikolaou saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vit Brun, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Rijosos F.C.'s Zeng Xu Chang was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 58th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After 63 played minutes Rijosos F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ronald Gore. 64 minutes into the match, Leonardo Bäck notched a goal, 5-1, to the right of Rijosos F.C.'s Paris Chatzinikolaou. Paris Chatzinikolaou was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Rijosos F.C. getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Larry Bird hit a great ball. When Warberg FC's Des Nutsch in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rijosos F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Vitório Donato kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Justas Kukulskis. That made the score 5-2 in the 72 minute of play. When Warberg FC's Hubert Hubert in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rijosos F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vit Brun, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Rijosos F.C.'s Paris Chatzinikolaou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vit Brun in the 77th minute of play. When Rijosos F.C.'s Zeng Xu Chang in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Warberg FC's goalie prevented a goal. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Des Nutsch, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Rijosos F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Vit Brun came free, but Paris Chatzinikolaou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vit Brun in the 88th minute of play forced Rijosos F.C.'s goalkeeper Paris Chatzinikolaou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vit Brun in the 89th minute of play forced Rijosos F.C.'s goalkeeper Paris Chatzinikolaou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Rijosos F.C.'s zone, Des Nutsch stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paris Chatzinikolaou came out of the goal and Des Nutsch tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. There was no doubt that Warberg FC were the better team. Warberg FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.