U18 World League

Rams Park
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mitch Hollandts got the match started through his kick off. After 2 played minutes Lions United got a freekick which was hit by Gunter Van Bets. 6 minutes into the game, Lions United's Gunter Van Bets nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wlodzimierz Poteralski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Konstanty Osikowicz in the 8th minute of play forced Lions United's goalkeeper Izak Capellemans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 9 played minutes Lions United got a freekick which was hit by Matias Calstermans. 13 minutes into the match, Lions United's goal looked a bit too open when Konstanty Osikowicz came free, but Izak Capellemans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Izak Capellemans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jurand Zielinski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zbyszek Smolarek during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 24th minute, Zbyszek Smolarek hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jorg Coenens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 30th match minute, Victoria Toruń was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jurand Zielinski to maneuver through the defense. Wlodzimierz Poteralski acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 31st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Rens Panhuyse. Izak Capellemans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Karol Gajewski in the 34th minute of the match. Wlodzimierz Poteralski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mitch Hollandts in the 46th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Miromir Sidor made the kick off in the second half. After 50 played minutes Victoria Toruń got a freekick which was hit by Hugon Golembiewski. After a rather tough play, Lions United's Tommi Uytebroeck got a free kick in the 55th minute. Izak Capellemans was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Karol Gajewski. Wlodzimierz Poteralski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunter Van Bets, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 63 minutes into the game, Matias Calstermans cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Wlodzimierz Poteralski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Victoria Toruń's Wlodzimierz Poteralski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacky Valkeneers in the 67th minute of play. Wlodzimierz Poteralski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mitch Hollandts in the 69th minute of the match. After 73 played minutes Lions United got a freekick which was hit by Mitch Hollandts. Izak Capellemans took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Konstanty Osikowicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 77 minutes into the match, Victoria Toruń's goal looked a bit too open when Gunter Van Bets came free, but Wlodzimierz Poteralski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mitch Hollandts took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wlodzimierz Poteralski. Wlodzimierz Poteralski dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 84th match minute, Victoria Toruń was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wlodzimierz Mosiniak to maneuver through the defense. Victoria Toruń's Mateusz Galus was substituted for Stefan Olender. Wlodzimierz Mosiniak kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gunter Van Bets in the 91st minute of play forced Victoria Toruń's goalkeeper Wlodzimierz Poteralski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Izak Capellemans was a little too slow when Jurand Zielinski got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 94th minute. The score was now 4-1. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Lions United fans cheered their team off the field, for while Victoria Toruń had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.