U18 World League

Ernesta Pohla
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Borys Motyl kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute Radoslaw Kondysar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jacek Giertych saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Borys Motyl in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Artur Sarnat, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Artur Sarnat was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Korneliusz Szpakowski showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 7 minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Wertian S Salvinorins's goal looked a bit too open when Korneliusz Szpakowski came free, but Artur Sarnat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Wertian S Salvinorins's Artur Sarnat got control of the ball when Borys Motyl tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pankracy Burdalski took the ball and in the 19 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jacek Giertych. Jacek Giertych dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Wertian S Salvinorins's Marek Overmars suffered a fractured collar bone after 33 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gwidon Grunwalski during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Gwidon Grunwalski kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. After 34 played minutes, Wertian S Salvinorins's Radoslaw Kondysar shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jacek Giertych came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Wertian S Salvinorins reached it. Artur Sarnat made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Borys Motyl sent off a good shot on target. Artur Sarnat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Korneliusz Szpakowski in the 42nd minute of the match. In the 43rd minute, Radomir Szkarpiak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Korneliusz Szpakowski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Artur Sarnat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pankracy Burdalski was the one to do the kick off. Korneliusz Szpakowski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zachary Ledochowski hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Artur Sarnat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Borys Motyl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Artur Sarnat didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Borys Motyl went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Adam Tomiczek recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pankracy Burdalski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jacek Giertych having to interfere. Gliwicka Torcida's Gwidon Grunwalski got his second yellow card of the match in the 74th minute. The referee ordered Gwidon Grunwalski off the ground. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mikolaj Marchewka got free with Jacek Giertych in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Artur Sarnat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Korneliusz Szpakowski in the 86th minute of the match. When Iwan Charlap fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wertian S Salvinorins's protests and gave Iwan Charlap a yellow card for diving instead. After 88 played minutes Wertian S Salvinorins got a freekick which was hit by Iwan Charlap. After 89 played minutes Wertian S Salvinorins got a freekick which was hit by Mikolaj Marchewka. Gliwicka Torcida's Korneliusz Szpakowski got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Konrad Jaroszewicz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gliwicka Torcida's supporters rose to their feet, but Konrad Jaroszewicz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artur Sarnat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pankracy Burdalski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 96 played minutes Wertian S Salvinorins got a freekick which was hit by Edward Ludzia. Artur Sarnat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Witold Rostow, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. When the referee ended the match the Gliwicka Torcida players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.