U21 World League

ARENA ELBLĄG
Spectators: 7479 (Terracing: 5611, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's Sylwester Buczak started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a defensive mix-up in LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's zone, Patrice Pacifico stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Daniel Niziolek came out of the goal and Patrice Pacifico tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bogdan Murdza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Daniel Niziolek having to interfere. Daniel Niziolek showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bogdan Murdza, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Daniel Niziolek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bogdan Murdza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bogdan Murdza in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Daniel Niziolek saved LIRA ELBLĄG SSA from getting behind. Daniel Niziolek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pacôme Pačes in the 19th minute of play. When Expedition Lubin's Bogdan Murdza in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's goalie prevented a goal. After 33 minutes, Pacôme Pačes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Expedition Lubin and the LIRA ELBLĄG SSA players grew even worse after the yellow card. Pacôme Pačes kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. If Grzegorz Lagiewniki had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Grzegorz Lagiewniki hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Pacôme Pačes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Boruc Zdrojowy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sylwester Buczak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Expedition Lubin getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Slawomir Trojanowski hit a great ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Bogdan Murdza stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 50th minute, Slawomir Zatorski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pacôme Pačes in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Daniel Niziolek, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 60th match minute, Expedition Lubin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patipat Patka to maneuver through the defense. After 63 minutes Expedition Lubin's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jurand Waselenczuk who took care of the corner kick. Jurand Waselenczuk made a great header on LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's corner, it was just that Expedition Lubin's Boruc Zdrojowy managed to reach the ball for a save. Pacôme Pačess short, quick shot in the 64thth minute got Daniel Niziolek to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 70 minutes into the match, LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's goal looked a bit too open when Pacôme Pačes came free, but Daniel Niziolek reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrice Pacifico charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Patrice Pacifico the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Expedition Lubin getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Patrice Pacifico hit a great ball. If Cyryl Haskiewicz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Boruc Zdrojowy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sylwester Buczak, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Daniel Niziolek made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Pacôme Pačes sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, LIRA ELBLĄG SSA's Grzegorz Lagiewniki got a free kick in the 86th minute. Boruc Zdrojowy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boleslaw Wnukowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pacôme Pačess short, quick shot in the 95thth minute got Daniel Niziolek to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Daniel Niziolek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bogdan Murdza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Expedition Lubin's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.