U21 World League

Sleepy Hollow
Spectators: 7582 (Terracing: 5696, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 140) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Benjamin Sykes made the kick off which started today's match. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Przemyslaw Zidane in the 5th minute of play. Benjamin Sykes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Kacper Erland tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kacper Erland showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grant Mason, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. After 13 played minutes The Handsome Wizards UTD got a freekick which was hit by Chris Barber. In the 15th minute, Grant Mason hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of The Handsome Wizards UTD booed when Zacisze Częstochowa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Przemyslaw Zidane didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gustaw Ruszkowski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benjamin Sykess short, quick shot in the 22ndth minute got Kacper Erland to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. If Stanislaw Damaski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luke Hollingsworth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stanislaw Damaski in the 25th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Przemyslaw Trezeguet in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luke Hollingsworth saved The Handsome Wizards UTD from getting behind. It was a well-played corner which Pawel Buczak managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. In the 33rd minute, Przemyslaw Trezeguet made a precise shot to the right of Luke Hollingsworth. The Handsome Wizards UTD's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 37 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's goal looked a bit too open when Przemyslaw Trezeguet came free, but Luke Hollingsworth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the The Handsome Wizards UTD defense, Stanislaw Damaski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luke Hollingsworth. The The Handsome Wizards UTD fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luke Hollingsworth should have stopped the shot. After the first half Zacisze Częstochowa were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Przemyslaw Trezeguet made a kick off. Pawel Buczak kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Przemyslaw Trezeguet in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luke Hollingsworth saved The Handsome Wizards UTD from getting behind. When the match clock showed 59 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Stanislaw Damaski sped through The Handsome Wizards UTD's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Luke Hollingsworth. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Pawel Buczak managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zacisze Częstochowa's supporters rose to their feet, but Pawel Buczak was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luke Hollingsworth breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benjamin Sykes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Kacper Erland tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 70th of the match, Przemyslaw Zidane tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Luke Hollingsworth got in the way and made a wonderful save. Kacper Erland showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Sykes, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After a rather tough play, Zacisze Częstochowa's Pawel Buczak got a free kick in the 74th minute. Zacisze Częstochowa's Kacper Erland played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamin Sykes in the 75th minute of play. After a rather tough play, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Tyler Ball got a free kick in the 76th minute. Luke Hollingsworth was out of position in the 78 minute of play, and Przemyslaw Zidane capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Przemyslaw Zidane really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. In the 80th match minute, The Handsome Wizards UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Connor Bridge to maneuver through the defense. Luke Hollingsworth was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Przemyslaw Trezeguet capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Przemyslaw Trezeguet really showed his touch with that goal: 0-5. The supporters of The Handsome Wizards UTD booed when Zacisze Częstochowa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pawel Buczak didn't get a good kick on the ball. Grant Mason recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Zacisze Częstochowa walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.