World League

Rouzmery Stadium
Spectators: 7608 (Terracing: 5707, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ali Emir Devan made the kick off which started today's match. Zbyněk Ticháček made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horea Vulcănescu in the 4th minute of play. Staffan Eckegren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Emir Devan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Horea Vulcănescu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zbyněk Ticháček read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. After 22 played minutes G A I S got a freekick which was hit by Baba Baba. FC Blue Twister Liberec's Wojciech Rutecki took a good shot, in the 23rd minute, which hit the crossbar above Staffan Eckegren's head, and flew over the goal. G A I S's manager was very thankful on the sidelines as his team had managed to keep the ball out of the net after some serious pressure by FC Blue Twister Liberec. Staffan Eckegren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomáš Císař in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, FC Blue Twister Liberec's goal looked a bit too open when Horea Vulcănescu came free, but Zbyněk Ticháček reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute G A I S were awarded a corner. Cléber Marinho went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Cléber Marinho got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Zbyněk Ticháček quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 32 minutes into the match, G A I S's goalkeeper Staffan Eckegren had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juan Carlos Messi. Juan Carlos Messi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Staffan Eckegren read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. A collision led to FC Blue Twister Liberec getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Aras Görkem Eryildiz hit a great ball. In the 35th minute of the match Cléber Marinho sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Zbyněk Ticháček skillfully saved the ball. Tomáš Císař's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Staffan Eckegren read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Zbyněk Ticháček showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arne Stensson in the 39th minute of the match. Zbyněk Ticháček made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horea Vulcănescu in the 42nd minute of play. With his leg Staffan Eckegren managed to avoid a goal in the 45thth minute, when FC Blue Twister Liberec's Ali Emir Devan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Horea Vulcănescu made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Horea Vulcănescu during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Horea Vulcănescu kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Staffan Eckegren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juan Carlos Messi, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. In the 64th match minute, G A I S was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norman Mabalane to maneuver through the defense. FC Blue Twister Liberec's Jiří Rýpar was substituted for Ali Emir Devan. The supporters of FC Blue Twister Liberec booed when G A I S was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norman Mabalane didn't get a good kick on the ball. Staffan Eckegren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomáš Císař, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 67 in the game by Horea Vulcănescu from a close distance when the talented Zbyněk Ticháček managed to make a qualified save. FC Blue Twister Liberec's players were relieved. FC Blue Twister Liberec made a substitution. Milan Vrbík replaced Ubaldo Canor. G A I S made a substitution. Pontus Ström replaced Sixten Ekström. After 77 minutes G A I S's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Wojciech Rutecki who took care of the corner kick. Alain Gibert's late challenge caught a FC Blue Twister Liberec's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alain Gibert helped the player get up and apologised. In the 82nd minute, Alain Gibert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Staffan Eckegren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jiří Rýpar in the 89th minute of play. Horea Vulcănescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Zbyněk Ticháček made a huge save. In the 92ndth minute of the game Jiří Rýpar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but G A I S's Staffan Eckegren was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 96th minute, Tomáš Císař got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.