World League

Arena Black Bird
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Van Nistelrooy made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Van Nistelrooy in the 3rd minute of play forced Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Fábio Chițan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Van Nistelrooy in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th match minute, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tibet Göçmen to maneuver through the defense. Fábio Chițan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Van Nistelrooy in the 6th minute of play. In the 6th minute, Van Nistelrooy made a precise shot to the right of Fábio Chițan. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 12 minutes into the game, one of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Fábio Chițan had in the 13thth minute some difficulties stopping Radomil Zbydniowski's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 14th minute, Fred Zonta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 19 minutes into the game, Deportivo Craques fc's Van Nistelrooy nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fábio Chițan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Fábio Chițan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Van Nistelrooy in the 22nd minute of the match. If Danilo Salgado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pablo Gombal got free with Giuseppe Silveira in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Van Nistelrooy in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fábio Chițan saved Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ from getting behind. In the 38th match minute, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bert Shamp to maneuver through the defense. Alexandre de Lara made in the 41st minute of the game a quick throw-in and Raul Elazar immediately put the ball in play. In the 43rd minute, Van Nistelrooy ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fábio Chițan was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. Fábio Chițan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Danilo Salgado in the 47th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

After a rather tough play, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Raul Elazar got a free kick in the 55th minute. Tiran Gol's late challenge caught a Deportivo Craques fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tiran Gol helped the player get up and apologised. Tiran Gol kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Fábio Chițan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdo Lucas, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Deportivo Craques fc's Sidnei Vergílio got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Felipe Jaume kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Deportivo Craques fc's Danilo Salgado got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fábio Chițan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valdo Lucas in the 73rd minute. 77 minutes in the game, Danilo Salgado fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Fábio Chițan having to interfere. Giuseppe Silveira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo Gombal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fábio Chițan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Danilo Salgado in the 88th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valdo Lucas in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fábio Chițan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 94 minutes into the match, Deportivo Craques fc's goal looked a bit too open when Pablo Gombal came free, but Giuseppe Silveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Léo Porto's late challenge caught a Deportivo Craques fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Léo Porto helped the player get up and apologised. Léo Porto hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. The Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Deportivo Craques fc were clearly better and deserved to take the win.