World League

The Duck Pond
Spectators: 7468 (Terracing: 5602, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Edvard Bure kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Stickleback Utd Xl getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Wilson Piazza hit a great ball. The Glany proboszcza fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when Glany proboszcza's Burak Czerwiec looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sylwester Giec in the 10th minute of play forced Stickleback Utd Xl's goalkeeper Sly Collier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sly Collier stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sylwester Giec's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Sly Collier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cyprian Knopek, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Sly Collier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sylwester Giec, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. When Glany proboszcza's Sylwester Giec in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stickleback Utd Xl's goalie prevented a goal. Ignacy Niewiadomski was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Silvester Odell showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 39 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stephen Clapham in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ignacy Niewiadomski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Cyprian Knopek had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sly Collier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sylwester Giec, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sylwester Giec stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 50thth minute of the game Edvard Bure who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Glany proboszcza's Ignacy Niewiadomski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 56 played minutes Stickleback Utd Xl got a freekick which was hit by Kees Zeydeveld. In the 58th minute, Silvester Odell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Glany proboszcza's Zdzislaw Indyk shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 59th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Sly Collier but with some difficulty. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edvard Bure in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ignacy Niewiadomski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 66th minute Sylwester Giec shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sly Collier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Glany proboszcza booed when Stickleback Utd Xl was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stephen Clapham didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ignacy Niewiadomski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edvard Bure, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 72nd minute, Zdzislaw Indyk reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Sly Collier. The goal made the score 2-3. Burak Czerwiec could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Sly Collier made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sylwester Giec in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sly Collier saved Stickleback Utd Xl from getting behind. In the 81st minute Sylwester Giec shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sly Collier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sylwester Giec got free with Sly Collier in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cyprian Knopek was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. When Gary Pettifer fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Stickleback Utd Xl's protests and gave Gary Pettifer a yellow card for diving instead. In the 87th match minute, Stickleback Utd Xl was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gary Pettifer to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Glany proboszcza defense, Edvard Bure kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ignacy Niewiadomski. The Glany proboszcza fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ignacy Niewiadomski should have stopped the shot. Olly Paley recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.