World League

Markowy Stadion
Spectators: 7680 (Terracing: 5761, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mai Jian Xi kicked off to start the match. Artur Boruc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eldur Uustal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Artur Boruc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eldur Uustal in the 9th minute of play. 10 minutes into the game, Reino Rõõm was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JK Shefid's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Markowy Team the free kick. After a rather tough play, JK Shefid's Reino Rõõm got a free kick in the 10th minute. Artur Boruc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eldur Uustal in the 16th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mai Jian Xi in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Keijo Haan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Mai Jian Xi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Keijo Haan was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. In the 31st minute, Reino Rõõm 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. Keijo Haan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mai Jian Xi's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. After 35 minutes JK Shefid's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Zula Misiewicz who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Markowy Team's Zula Misiewicz to fire away a dangerous shot which Keijo Haan despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. A hard shot by Carlos Alcaraz from long distance, 36 minutes into the match, got Keijo Haan's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 40thth minute of the game Mai Jian Xi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but JK Shefid's Keijo Haan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Artur Boruc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eldur Uustal, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mai Jian Xi in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Keijo Haan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 47th minute, Mai Jian Xi 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Abelardo Vasco made a kick off. JK Shefid's Keijo Haan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zula Misiewicz in the 54th minute of play. In the 62ndth minute of the game Mai Jian Xi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but JK Shefid's Keijo Haan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. JK Shefid's Uku Maamägi managed to work through Markowy Team's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Uku Maamägi dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Keijo Haan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mai Jian Xi's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. In the 66th minute of the match Markowy Team got a corner. JK Shefid's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Zula Misiewicz ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Zula Misiewicz got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Keijo Haan quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 72 minutes into the game, Markowy Team's Mai Jian Xi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Keijo Haan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. 81 minutes into the match, Markowy Team's Pankracy Hajto sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Keijo Haan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to JK Shefid getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Julius Idarand hit a great ball. Keijo Haan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zula Misiewicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abelardo Vasco in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artur Boruc saved Markowy Team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mai Jian Xi in the 89th minute of play forced JK Shefid's goalkeeper Keijo Haan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 90 minutes JK Shefid's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Zula Misiewicz who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Markowy Team's Mai Jian Xi got a free kick in the 95th minute. The supporters of JK Shefid booed when Markowy Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Alcaraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 97 played minutes JK Shefid got a freekick which was hit by Abelardo Vasco. Markowy Team's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.