U23 World League

Blue Arena
Spectators: 8045 (Terracing: 6035, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 160) BlueLionesse's Ilie Crainic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jerzy Plachetka in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Thunderstorm Riders booed when BlueLionesse was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Octavian Isărescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Thunderstorm Riders's Jakub Lukowski in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BlueLionesse's goalie prevented a goal. Octavian Isărescu's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Cyprian Paciuszko firmly grabbed it by the left post. Wlodzimierz Czech hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Ilie Crainic made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jakub Lukowski in the 19th minute of play. 20 minutes into the game, Thunderstorm Riders's Piotr Redisz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ilie Crainic made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. BlueLionesse's Ilie Crainic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wojciech Jajecznica in the 23rd minute of play. A hard shot 26 in the game by Cristinel Nicodim from a close distance when the talented Cyprian Paciuszko managed to make a qualified save. Thunderstorm Riders's players were relieved. In the 27th minute BlueLionesse were awarded a corner. Radu Pânzaru went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Radu Pânzaru almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Thunderstorm Riders's Cyprian Paciuszko did a great save. Ilie Crainic made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remigiusz Kasprzak in the 36th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jerzy Plachetka in the 43rd minute of play forced BlueLionesse's goalkeeper Ilie Crainic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 45 minutes into the game, Jakub Lukowski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Ilie Crainic was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.

An unexpected shot in the 51st minute by Remigiusz Kasprzak got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. BlueLionesse's Ilie Crainic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jerzy Plachetka in the 53rd minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Thunderstorm Riders's goal looked a bit too open when Mihail Albu came free, but Cyprian Paciuszko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Jerzy Plachetka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cyprian Paciuszko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristinel Nicodim in the 61st minute of the match. 64 minutes into the match, BlueLionesse's goal looked a bit too open when Jakub Lukowski came free, but Ilie Crainic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cyprian Paciuszko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristinel Nicodim in the 66th minute of play. 71 minutes into the match, BlueLionesse's goalkeeper Ilie Crainic had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jerzy Plachetka. Jerzy Plachetka might have been able to make a better finish in the 73rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ilie Crainic. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jerzy Plachetka ran back to his position shaking his head. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jakub Lukowski in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ilie Crainic saved BlueLionesse from getting behind. Cyprian Paciuszko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Mailat in the 75th minute of play. Ilie Crainic showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wojciech Jajecznica, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Ilie Crainic stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wojciech Jajecznica's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. In the 83rd match minute, Thunderstorm Riders was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wlodzimierz Czech to maneuver through the defense. Cyprian Paciuszko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kasım Onuktekin in the 87th minute of the match. When Matthew Tielve fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored BlueLionesse's protests and gave Matthew Tielve a yellow card for diving instead. In the 90th match minute, BlueLionesse was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matthew Tielve to maneuver through the defense. Thunderstorm Riders's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.