U18 World League

Junico
Spectators: 7846 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 156) In the 3rd minute Ruben Paz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Zapolskih saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 5 minutes JUNICO Ełk's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tarcisio Mesquita who took care of the corner kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Ruben Paz heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mariusz Plaski in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Inácio Marquez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 10 minutes into the game, Ryszard Zieba was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JUNICO Ełk's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dinamo Colorado the free kick. In the 10th match minute, JUNICO Ełk was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ryszard Zieba to maneuver through the defense. Artur Zapolskih showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruben Paz in the 12th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Wellington Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dinamo Colorado's supporters rose to their feet, but Wellington Torres was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artur Zapolskih breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mariusz Plaskis short, quick shot in the 31stth minute got Inácio Marquez to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Inácio Marquez had great luck who in the 32ndth minute grab hold of the ball when Leon Galaska from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. In the 35th minute of the match, Mariusz Plaski got a very nice opportunity to score, but Inácio Marquez was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. With his leg Inácio Marquez managed to avoid a goal in the 36thth minute, when JUNICO Ełk's Mariusz Plaski fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Leon Galaska received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Inácio Marquez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Inácio Marquez was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Leon Galaska showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 44 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.

JUNICO Ełk's Slawomir Gardocki was substituted for Ryszard Zieba. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mariusz Plaski made a kick off. Wellington Torres could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Artur Zapolskih made a huge save. 62 minutes into the match, JUNICO Ełk's goalkeeper Artur Zapolskih had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wellington Torres. Ruben Paz hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Dinamo Colorado's Agnaldo Mazza was substituted for Augusto Alvarenga. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mariusz Plaski in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Inácio Marquez saved Dinamo Colorado from getting behind. Fryderyk Krzynowek's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Inácio Marquez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Agnaldo Mazza's late challenge caught a JUNICO Ełk's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Agnaldo Mazza helped the player get up and apologised. Dinamo Colorado were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.