U18 World League

Ciudad de Vte. Lopez
Spectators: 7660 (Terracing: 5747, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Arkadiusz Zaworski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 3 played minutes Platense es de Primera!! got a freekick which was hit by Cleto Dantae. 5 minutes into the game, Janusz Andrychowski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Arnoldo Salvadore was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marek Gdowik made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Anacleto Eguen sent off a good shot on target. Anacleto Eguen received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Marek Gdowik came out and tried to block the shot, but Anacleto Eguen slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 12th minute. After 17 played minutes ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź got a freekick which was hit by Bogdan Zagrobelny. Bonifacio Ixidor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Platense es de Primera!!'s German Txindoki in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goalie prevented a goal. After 21 played minutes Platense es de Primera!! got a freekick which was hit by German Txindoki. In the 24th minute, Arkadiusz Zaworski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bonifacio Ixidor kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. In the 28th match minute, Platense es de Primera!! was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cleto Dantae to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goalkeeper Marek Gdowik had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by German Txindoki. Anacleto Eguen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Marek Gdowik made a huge save. With a little luck, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Marek Gdowik got control of the ball when German Txindoki tried to sneak it across the goal line. Elias Stephen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marek Gdowik read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when German Txindoki stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Kazimierz Miazga hit a great ball. German Txindoki received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Marek Gdowik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marek Gdowik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from German Txindoki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Txindoki in the 70th minute of play forced ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goalkeeper Marek Gdowik to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Platense es de Primera!! booed when ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Janusz Andrychowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers German Txindoki in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marek Gdowik saved ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź from getting behind. When Bogdan Zagrobelny fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's protests and gave Bogdan Zagrobelny a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Bogdan Zagrobelny hit a great ball. In the 77th minute of the match Cleto Dantae sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marek Gdowik skillfully saved the ball. Marek Gdowik showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anacleto Eguen, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. The supporters of ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź booed when Platense es de Primera!! was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julian Tercero didn't get a good kick on the ball. 82 minutes into the match, Platense es de Primera!!'s goal looked a bit too open when Jurand Derlanga came free, but Arnoldo Salvadore reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Janusz Andrychowski kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. The supporters of Platense es de Primera!! booed when ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulryk Mochowak didn't get a good kick on the ball. 2-1 became the score in the 90th minute when German Txindoki elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Jairo Medero hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.