U21 World League

The Blue House
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mattias Downing kicked off to start the match. Ludomil Niedbalski stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Válbson Paiva's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. If Mattias Downing had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Cadu Team's Válbson Paiva in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Irons Chorzów's goalie prevented a goal. When Mattias Downing fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cadu Team's protests and gave Mattias Downing a yellow card for diving instead. Radoslaw Kiewra kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. The Irons Chorzów's Ludomil Niedbalski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mattias Downing in the 19th minute of play. 19 minutes into the game, Cadu Team's Mattias Downing nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ludomil Niedbalski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Válbson Paiva struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Ludomil Niedbalski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cadu Team. An unexpectedly hard shot by Válbson Paiva in the 24th minute of play forced The Irons Chorzów's goalkeeper Ludomil Niedbalski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Válbson Paiva recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ludomil Niedbalski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Válbson Paiva in the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute Mattias Downing shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ludomil Niedbalski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cadu Team's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Zé Carlos Gerber in the 30th minute. The corner ended in Válbson Paiva almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but The Irons Chorzów's Ludomil Niedbalski did a great save. After a rather tough play, The Irons Chorzów's Pankracy Zywiec got a free kick in the 31st minute. After a defensive mix-up in The Irons Chorzów's zone, Válbson Paiva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ludomil Niedbalski came out of the goal and Válbson Paiva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Válbson Paiva managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cadu Team's supporters rose to their feet, but Válbson Paiva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ludomil Niedbalski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Válbson Paiva's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ludomil Niedbalski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Cadu Team's Mattias Downing nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ludomil Niedbalski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Andre Barugh during the 50th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 50th match minute, Cadu Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andre Barugh to maneuver through the defense. In the 54thth minute of the game Válbson Paiva who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but The Irons Chorzów's Ludomil Niedbalski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Cadu Team getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Válbson Paiva hit a great ball. A hard shot 62 in the game by Válbson Paiva from a close distance when the talented Ludomil Niedbalski managed to make a qualified save. The Irons Chorzów's players were relieved. The throw-in from Teobald Tomaka in the 64th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Cadu Team's Zé Carlos Gerber. After 64 played minutes The Irons Chorzów got a freekick which was hit by Dawid Dresik. With a little luck, The Irons Chorzów's Ludomil Niedbalski got control of the ball when Válbson Paiva tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Válbson Paiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ludomil Niedbalski made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Válbson Paiva sent off a good shot on target. Łukasz Surma hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Mattias Downing got his second yellow card in the match during the 79th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 80th match minute, Cadu Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mattias Downing to maneuver through the defense. Cadu Team's Andre Barugh got his second yellow card of the match in the 81st minute. The referee ordered Andre Barugh off the ground. The supporters of The Irons Chorzów booed when Cadu Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andre Barugh didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gelu Lepuș took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gwidon Popowicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cadu Team had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.