World League

Melbourne Park
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) In the 4th minute Juliano Candeias shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Broderick Ceney saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Melbourne 007 booed when Polonia Łaziska was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sverker Ahlroth didn't get a good kick on the ball. Broderick Ceney showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Kane, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 18thth minute of the game Juliano Candeias who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Melbourne 007's Broderick Ceney was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 19 minutes into the match, Melbourne 007's goal looked a bit too open when Sam Juanda came free, but Broderick Ceney reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Juanda in the 21st minute of play forced Melbourne 007's goalkeeper Broderick Ceney to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rudy Gummow who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 27thth minute tested the skills of Alfred Niedbalski when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Rudy Gummow blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alfred Niedbalski having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Polonia Łaziska's zone, Rudy Gummow stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfred Niedbalski came out of the goal and Rudy Gummow tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 45 played minutes Melbourne 007 got a freekick which was hit by Brye Awage. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Juliano Candeias stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes Polonia Łaziska got a freekick which was hit by Sam Juanda. After having played for 54 minutes, Rudy Gummow managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Melbourne 007's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rudy Gummow was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Rudy Gummow's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alfred Niedbalski was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. If Rudy Gummow had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rudy Gummow in the 59th minute of play forced Polonia Łaziska's goalkeeper Alfred Niedbalski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Melbourne 007 getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Rudy Gummow hit a great ball. Miromir Trela hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Sverker Ahlroth charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sverker Ahlroth the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Melbourne 007 booed when Polonia Łaziska was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sverker Ahlroth didn't get a good kick on the ball. Polonia Łaziska's Alfred Niedbalski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rudy Gummow in the 65th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rudy Gummow in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alfred Niedbalski saved Polonia Łaziska from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Juanda in the 70th minute of play forced Melbourne 007's goalkeeper Broderick Ceney to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Melbourne 007 getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Rudy Gummow hit a great ball. Miromir Trela hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. 86 minutes into the match, Melbourne 007's goal looked a bit too open when André Piø came free, but Broderick Ceney reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Melbourne 007's Rudy Gummow in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Polonia Łaziska's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Melbourne 007 booed when Polonia Łaziska was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sverker Ahlroth didn't get a good kick on the ball. Polonia Łaziska were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Melbourne 007 to leave the ground with a draw.