World League

Diamond Parck
Spectators: 7569 (Terracing: 5678, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bogdan Bogdanović got the match started through his kick off. Emil Cioran in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Evaristo Sabino, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Emil Cioran came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Evaristo Sabino could save by the left post. Cássio Dracena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Evaristo Sabino having to interfere. A collision led to Cóndor Football Club getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Ramiro Galoer hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaspar Mannuel in the 16th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sören Malmberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaspar Mannuel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Club 23's Sören Malmberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaspar Mannuel in the 17th minute of play. Cóndor Football Club's Evaristo Sabino proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Cóndor Football Club from getting a goal against them. After 23 minutes of play, Club 23's Bogdan Bogdanović made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Evaristo Sabino was left in no man's land by his defense there! Evaristo Sabino made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Emanuel Robescu sent off a good shot on target. Evaristo Sabino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Robescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cóndor Football Club's Evaristo Sabino proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Cóndor Football Club from getting a goal against them. Sören Malmberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaspar Mannuel, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. After 46 played minutes Cóndor Football Club got a freekick which was hit by Gaspar Mannuel. 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 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gaspar Mannuel was the one to do the kick off. Evaristo Sabino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Bogdanović in the 65th minute of the match. In the 70th match minute, Club 23 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petre Ciolofan to maneuver through the defense. 71 minutes into the game, Cóndor Football Club's Gaspar Mannuel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sören Malmberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After a rather tough play, Club 23's Cássio Dracena got a free kick in the 83rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gaspar Mannuel got free with Sören Malmberg in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Felix Platon's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Sören Malmberg firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Cóndor Football Club's zone, Bogdan Bogdanović stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evaristo Sabino came out of the goal and Bogdan Bogdanović tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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.