U18 League

Arena Legionów
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Edward Kornatowski kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Bogdan Zagrobelny got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Pawel Mielczarek struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Marek Gdowik didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Galena Kielce. 7 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Lukasz Literski came free, but Marek Gdowik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 15 minutes into the game, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Kazimierz Miazga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Antoni Ptaszek made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 19 played minutes ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź got a freekick which was hit by Franciszek Iwaszko. Marek Gdowik made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Edward Kornatowski sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 37 minutes, Lukasz Literski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Galena Kielce's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lukasz Literski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 39 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Edgar Boruta came free, but Marek Gdowik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edgar Boruta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Arkadiusz Zaworski to strike the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Edgar Boruta came free, but Marek Gdowik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Marek Duda was slow to take the kick. During this time Galena Kielce's players had a chance to rest. Galena Kielce's Marek Duda was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marek Gdowik in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Edward Kornatowski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marek Gdowik read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. 64 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Lukasz Literski came free, but Marek Gdowik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th match minute, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cezary Pionek to maneuver through the defense. Igor Rakoski kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Edgar Boruta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Marek Gdowik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arkadiusz Zaworski during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Galena Kielce booed when ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arkadiusz Zaworski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lukasz Literski blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marek Gdowik having to make a save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.