U23 World League

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 7706 (Terracing: 5781, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tadeusz Pionek took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gustavo Goito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Boguslaw Jucha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Venancio Hodei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tadeusz Pionek, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Maciek Majewski hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Urbano Sagrarios short, quick shot in the 12thth minute got Boguslaw Jucha to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maciek Majewski in the 13th minute of play forced Franja Dorada's goalkeeper Venancio Hodei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tadeusz Pionek blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Venancio Hodei having to make a save. Jakub Ferfecki kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Boguslaw Jucha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Goito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franja Dorada's Urbano Sagrario was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Boguslaw Jucha in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Tadeusz Siembab tried in the game's 22nd match minute to clear up in front of his own goal but it went so bad that he put the ball into the goal to the left of an unhappy Boguslaw Jucha. An annoying self made goal, 1-0. Venancio Hodei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tadeusz Pionek, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Venancio Hodei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeusz Pionek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute Maciek Majewski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Venancio Hodei saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 34 minutes of play, Franja Dorada's Gustavo Goito made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Boguslaw Jucha was left in no man's land by his defense there! Powiśle Warszawa made a substitution. Ryan Giggs replaced Cyryl Rukszcz. Gustavo Goito charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gustavo Goito the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th match minute, Franja Dorada was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Goito to maneuver through the defense. In the 40th minute Tadeusz Pionek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Venancio Hodei saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Powiśle Warszawa booed when Franja Dorada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Natalio Milio didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Powiśle Warszawa made a substitution. Abay Uygun replaced Maciek Majewski. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Urbano Sagrario was the one to do the kick off. Venancio Hodei was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ryan Giggs showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 52 minute of play. In the 57th minute of the match, Ryan Giggs got a very nice opportunity to score, but Venancio Hodei was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Venancio Hodei made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ryan Giggs in the 59th minute. In the 61st play minute Ryan Giggs came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Venancio Hodei. 2-2. Venancio Hodei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeusz Pionek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Jakub Ferfecki fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Powiśle Warszawa's protests and gave Jakub Ferfecki a yellow card for diving instead. Jakub Ferfecki kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. After 68 played minutes Powiśle Warszawa got a freekick which was hit by Jakub Ferfecki. In the 72nd minute of the match, Piotr Majewski tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Venancio Hodei saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With an all-out effort, Powiśle Warszawa's Venancio Hodei threw himself towards the right post 72 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Piotr Majewski, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Venancio Hodei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abay Uygun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd match minute, Franja Dorada was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florentino Rito to maneuver through the defense. Franja Dorada's Alfonso Palban was substituted for Urbano Sagrario. After 83 played minutes Franja Dorada got a freekick which was hit by Florentino Rito. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abay Uygun in the 85th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ryan Giggs got free with Venancio Hodei in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benigno Rito kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Venancio Hodei was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Piotr Majewski showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 93 minute of play. Franja Dorada's Venancio Hodei proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to save Franja Dorada from getting a goal against them. In the 95th minute Piotr Majewski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Venancio Hodei saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Venancio Hodei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abay Uygun in the 97th minute of play. Powiśle Warszawa played a much better game than Franja Dorada and deserved their victory. The Franja Dorada players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.