U21 World League

La Fortaleza
Spectators: 7462 (Terracing: 5597, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zbigniew Poreda made the kick off which started today's match. Celso Turi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zbigniew Poreda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zula Trochowski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 9th minute, Fabio Lore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The SHADOW fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when SHADOW's Zbigniew Poreda looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 15th match minute, SHADOW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zbyszko Sowa to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Granate's Cosme Alonso got a free kick in the 16th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zbigniew Poreda in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celso Turi saved Granate from getting behind. After 24 minutes, Zbigniew Poreda made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Granate's Celso Turi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Zbigniew Poreda recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Celso Turi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zbigniew Poreda in the 27th minute of play. In the 30th minute, Fernan Chepe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Granate booed when SHADOW was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zygmunt Okopny didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rd match minute, Granate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cosme Alonso to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zbigniew Poreda in the 34th minute of play forced Granate's goalkeeper Celso Turi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Granate's Cosme Alonso got a free kick in the 35th minute. In the 40th minute, Manuel Oliveiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Granate players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. SHADOW were winning 0-2.

In the 50th minute, Cosme Alonso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 53rd match minute, SHADOW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florian Gongola to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the SHADOW defense, Fernan Chepe kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adam Fikus. The SHADOW fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adam Fikus should have stopped the shot. In the 58th match minute, SHADOW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wojciech Dobilas to maneuver through the defense. Fernan Chepe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adam Fikus didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fernan Chepe went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. 74 minutes into the match, Granate's goal looked a bit too open when Zbigniew Poreda came free, but Celso Turi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Celso Turi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zula Trochowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Celso Turi managed to avoid a goal in the 77thth minute, when SHADOW's Zbigniew Poreda fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When Cosme Alonso fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Granate's protests and gave Cosme Alonso a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of SHADOW booed when Granate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cosme Alonso didn't get a good kick on the ball. 80 minutes into the game, Zbyszko Sowa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SHADOW's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Granate the free kick. The supporters of Granate booed when SHADOW was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zbyszko Sowa didn't get a good kick on the ball. 82 minutes into the match, SHADOW's goal looked a bit too open when Fernan Chepe came free, but Adam Fikus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Florian Gongola fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SHADOW's protests and gave Florian Gongola a yellow card for diving instead. After 89 played minutes SHADOW got a freekick which was hit by Florian Gongola. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.