World League

Pecèm
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Velimir Popchev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xie Shu Tian in the 3rd minute. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind VN Keleler's goalkeeper Velimir Popchev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. VN Keleler's defense didn't have a chance, in the 15th minute, when Xie Shu Tian scored to the left of an out of position Velimir Popchev, making the score, 1-0. Xie Shu Tian's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Velimir Popchev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. Denílson Leão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stuart Byman in the 24th minute of play. José Carlos Gaspar made in the 30th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Pecém's Cristiano Andrade. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind VN Keleler's goalkeeper Velimir Popchev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Xie Shu Tian got free with Velimir Popchev in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 36thth minute of the game Xie Shu Tian who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but VN Keleler's Velimir Popchev was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xie Shu Tian in the 40th minute of play forced VN Keleler's goalkeeper Velimir Popchev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xie Shu Tian in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Velimir Popchev saved VN Keleler from getting behind. 45 minutes into the match, Pecém's Xie Shu Tian sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Velimir Popchev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of VN Keleler booed when Pecém was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ibon Obeso didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seyit Bozbey in the 48th minute of play forced Pecém's goalkeeper Denílson Leão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Xie Shu Tian struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Velimir Popchev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pecém. Denílson Leão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stuart Byman in the 55th minute of play. 57 minutes into the game, José Carlos Gaspar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VN Keleler's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pecém the free kick. After 57 played minutes VN Keleler got a freekick which was hit by José Carlos Gaspar. 62 minutes had been played when some careless play by VN Keleler's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Diderik Schenning was slow to take the kick. During this time Pecém's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Pecém's corner Diderik Schenning fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Velimir Popchev quite easily take care of the ball. Denílson Leão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Seyit Bozbey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 67 minutes, Hakkı Kenan Pınar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. VN Keleler's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hakkı Kenan Pınar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Denílson Leão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hakkı Kenan Pınar in the 69th minute of play. Velimir Popchev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucio Austin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Hakkı Kenan Pınar kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Denílson Leão. That made the score 1-3 in the 71 minute of play. A throw-in in the 77th minute of the game was made by Ilko Hindalov with Gong Yuan Yu as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. With a little luck, Pecém's Denílson Leão got control of the ball when Angelo Casero tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 86th minute Hakkı Kenan Pınar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Denílson Leão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Denílson Leão was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Hakkı Kenan Pınar showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-4 in the 88 minute of play. VN Keleler made a substitution. Stanyo Popandreev replaced José Carlos Gaspar. Nicuşor Nebunu kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Denílson Leão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Doychin Konsulov in the 94th minute. Denílson Leão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Doychin Konsulov in the 96th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched VN Keleler eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.