U18 World League

Vila Belmiro
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Victor Hess got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomasz Penc didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's Pankracy Dudkowski got a free kick in the 5th minute. Victor Hess could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Miroslaw Czeszejko made a huge save. Rodrick Orlinsky took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 13th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Miroslaw Czeszejko. Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leo Maradona in the 15th minute of play forced Santos FC's goalkeeper Rusty Little to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 17 played minutes Santos FC got a freekick which was hit by Darryl Pollard. Rusty Little took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leo Maradona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Sherwood Franks's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Miroslaw Czeszejko was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Sherwood Franks's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Miroslaw Czeszejko was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. When Desmond Rowell fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Santos FC's protests and gave Desmond Rowell a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Santos FC's Desmond Rowell got a free kick in the 29th minute. Radomil Filipowski was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 32 minutes into the match. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radomil Filipowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's zone, Desmond Rowell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Miroslaw Czeszejko came out of the goal and Desmond Rowell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sherwood Franks in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Miroslaw Czeszejko prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rusty Little took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Figo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy were awarded a corner in the 46th minute after Santos FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Micky Trump took the corner. Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's Micky Trump was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rusty Little in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Miroslaw Haskiewicz fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's protests and gave Miroslaw Haskiewicz a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Miroslaw Haskiewicz hit a great ball. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 49 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis Figo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 50 minutes into the match, Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's goalkeeper Miroslaw Czeszejko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lawrence Smart. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Antoni Lichucki made the kick off in the second half. Leon Burr kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After having played for 59 minutes, Victor Hess managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Victor Hess was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 65th match minute, Santos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kelly Stovall to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 66 minutes, Antoni Lichucki managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Antoni Lichucki was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 70thth minute of the game Luis Figo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Santos FC's Rusty Little was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 73rd minute Desmond Rowell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miroslaw Czeszejko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 77th minute, Antoni Lichucki got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Miroslaw Czeszejko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sherwood Franks, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. After 87 minutes Santos FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Micky Trump who took care of the corner kick. Leon Burr hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Leon Burr hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Czerwone Lwy Podjuchy had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.