U21 World League

Alesandro Abarzua
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Zbyszek Mnich made the kick off and thus started the match. 2 minutes into the match, Tanio Lezaeta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Boguslaw Ziemba. Twierdza Wroclaw's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tanio Lezaeta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. After a rather tough play, Twierdza Wroclaw's Barnaba Zdeb got a free kick in the 9th minute. Apolo Larrañaga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marian Okopny, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Twierdza Wroclaw's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marian Okopny in the 19th minute. The supporters of Talcampeón FC booed when Twierdza Wroclaw was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roch Glozor didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zbyszek Mnich in the 22nd minute of play forced Talcampeón FC's goalkeeper Apolo Larrañaga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes had been played when some careless play by Talcampeón FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Marian Okopny was slow to take the kick. During this time Twierdza Wroclaw's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Marian Okopny got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Apolo Larrañaga quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Barnaba Zdeb in the 33rd minute of play forced Talcampeón FC's goalkeeper Apolo Larrañaga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Talcampeón FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zbyszek Mnich came free, but Apolo Larrañaga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 40 minutes, Marian Okopny managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Twierdza Wroclaw's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marian Okopny was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rainerio Huidobro in the 44th minute of play forced Twierdza Wroclaw's goalkeeper Boguslaw Ziemba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 47 minutes into the game, Marian Okopny cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Apolo Larrañaga was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rainerio Huidobro to strike the kick off in the second half. Apolo Larrañaga made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marian Okopny in the 54th minute. In the 58th match minute, Talcampeón FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andrés Villaseñor to maneuver through the defense. With his leg Apolo Larrañaga managed to avoid a goal in the 59thth minute, when Twierdza Wroclaw's Marian Okopny fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. With a little luck, Talcampeón FC's Apolo Larrañaga got control of the ball when Zbyszek Mnich tried to sneak it across the goal line. Apolo Larrañaga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zbyszek Mnich, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Boguslaw Ziemba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rainerio Huidobro, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marian Okopny in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Apolo Larrañaga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 73 in the game by Zbyszek Mnich from a close distance when the talented Apolo Larrañaga managed to make a qualified save. Talcampeón FC's players were relieved. After having played for 76 minutes, Marian Okopny managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Twierdza Wroclaw's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marian Okopny was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 77th match minute, Talcampeón FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Viviano Despouy to maneuver through the defense. Bernardino Payten charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernardino Payten the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Talcampeón FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Bernardino Payten hit a great ball. Apolo Larrañaga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marian Okopny in the 83rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rainerio Huidobro in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Boguslaw Ziemba saved Twierdza Wroclaw from getting behind. 91 minutes had been played when some careless play by Twierdza Wroclaw's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Viviano Despouy was slow to take the kick. During this time Talcampeón FC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Talcampeón FC's corner Viviano Despouy fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Boguslaw Ziemba quite easily take care of the ball. Cezary Hoffman kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.