U21 World League

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 7690 (Terracing: 5768, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Abajas in the 5th minute of play forced KP Karmel's goalkeeper Lucjan Rudy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. KP Karmel's Lucjan Rudy proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save KP Karmel from getting a goal against them. 8 minutes into the match, Alfonso Palban had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lucjan Rudy. KP Karmel's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alfonso Palban was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Franja Dorada's Alfonso Palban got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 18 minutes into the match, KP Karmel's goal looked a bit too open when Patricio Abajas came free, but Lucjan Rudy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfonso Palban could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Lucjan Rudy made a huge save. KP Karmel's Lucjan Rudy proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save KP Karmel from getting a goal against them. Franja Dorada were awarded a corner in the 23th minute after KP Karmel's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Patricio Abajas took the corner. With a little luck, KP Karmel's Lucjan Rudy got control of the ball when Alfonso Palban tried to sneak it across the goal line. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benedykt Skorny in the 26th minute of play. In the 27th minute of the match KP Karmel got a corner. Franja Dorada's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lucjan Jeziorkowski ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on KP Karmel's corner Lucjan Jeziorkowski fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Venancio Hodei quite easily take care of the ball. Venancio Hodei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Szczepan Wlodyga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Venancio Hodei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedykt Skorny in the 30th minute of the match. Tolek Pieprz's late challenge caught a Franja Dorada's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tolek Pieprz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to KP Karmel getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Tolek Pieprz hit a great ball. 39 minutes into the match, Franja Dorada's goal looked a bit too open when Edgar Grabski came free, but Venancio Hodei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Konstanty Karwowski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 44 played minutes KP Karmel got a freekick which was hit by Szczepan Wlodyga. After a defensive mix-up in KP Karmel's zone, Gustavo Goito stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lucjan Rudy came out of the goal and Gustavo Goito tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Edgar Grabski made the kick off in the second half. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgar Grabski in the 55th minute of play. Alfonso Palban received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Lucjan Rudy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Tolek Pieprz was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 58 minutes had been played. Tolek Pieprz kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Szczepan Wlodyga kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Patricio Abajas hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Alfonso Palban charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfonso Palban the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of KP Karmel booed when Franja Dorada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfonso Palban didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 77 played minutes Franja Dorada got a freekick which was hit by Gustavo Goito. A collision led to Franja Dorada getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Cosme Tanio hit a great ball. After 86 played minutes KP Karmel got a freekick which was hit by Lucjan Jeziorkowski. Franja Dorada's Alfonso Palban got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Silvano Llorienzo kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Franja Dorada's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.