World League

Hardcore Arena
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Javier Turi made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Alfred Klawki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Konrāds Rabkins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gjermund Viste, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Daniel Skulstad fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Legia Stavanger's protests and gave Daniel Skulstad a yellow card for diving instead. In the 14th match minute, Legia Stavanger was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Skulstad to maneuver through the defense. 16 minutes into the match, Vinará FC's Mattin Boiro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Slavcho Kanov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Slavcho Kanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mattin Boiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Javier Turi in the 31st minute of play forced Vinará FC's goalkeeper Konrāds Rabkins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Vinará FC's Konrāds Rabkins got control of the ball when Orest Bredun tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Javier Turi in the 34th minute of play forced Vinará FC's goalkeeper Konrāds Rabkins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Konrāds Rabkins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Javier Turi, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Mattin Boiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Slavcho Kanov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Gjermund Viste struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Konrāds Rabkins didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Legia Stavanger. Sylwester Fikus was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 46 minutes into the match. The supporters of Legia Stavanger booed when Vinará FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sylwester Fikus didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gjermund Viste recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Karel Van Den Abeele to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes Vinará FC got a freekick which was hit by Armindo Belém. Alfred Klawki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Konrāds Rabkins having to interfere. Daniel Skulstad made in the 57th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Humberto Passos. Boleslaw Golob kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Konrāds Rabkins made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Javier Turi in the 61st minute of play. Boleslaw Golob sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Boleslaw Golob sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 78th minute, Javier Turi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Legia Stavanger fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. In the 82nd play minute Karel Van Den Abeele came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Slavcho Kanov. 1-1. Konrāds Rabkins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Javier Turi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Karel Van Den Abeele had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.