U23 World League

Claudio D. Borghi
Spectators: 7451 (Terracing: 5590, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rafal Paciuszko made the kick off which started today's match. Diego Gonzales in the 8thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Milosz Biraga, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 10 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Rafal Paciuszko came free, but Santiago Demario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With an all-out effort, Argentinos Juniors's Milosz Biraga threw himself towards the right post 15 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Israel Shepherd, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Milosz Biraga made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Diego Gonzales sent off a good shot on target. After 21 played minutes IGloopoL got a freekick which was hit by Maciej Żurawski. 24 minutes into the game, IGloopoL's Maciej Żurawski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Santiago Demario made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Israel Shepherd hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Argentinos Juniors's goalkeeper Santiago Demario, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Iwo Czeszyk struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Santiago Demario didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for IGloopoL. Santiago Demario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafal Paciuszko in the 37th minute of play. In the 41st minute Napoleon Tuliszewski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santiago Demario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goal looked a bit too open when Napoleon Tuliszewski came free, but Santiago Demario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ivan Iigo hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Diego Gonzales stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Damian Kicia thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Milosz Biraga, a very annoying self made goal in the 53rd minute which led to 1-1. Boguslaw Buda struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Santiago Demario didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for IGloopoL. Israel Shepherd hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After 63 played minutes IGloopoL got a freekick which was hit by Ludomil Zaworski. Milosz Biraga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Israel Shepherd in the 67th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafal Paciuszko in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Santiago Demario saved Argentinos Juniors from getting behind. The crowd rose to their feet as IGloopoL's Iwo Czeszyk slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Santiago Demario. That made the score 2-2 after 80 minutes of play. After a defensive mix-up in Argentinos Juniors's zone, Maciej Żurawski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Santiago Demario came out of the goal and Maciej Żurawski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 86 minutes, Ludomil Zaworski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. IGloopoL's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ludomil Zaworski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Damian Kicia hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Argentinos Juniors's zone, Iwo Czeszyk stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Santiago Demario came out of the goal and Iwo Czeszyk tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Argentinos Juniors succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though IGloopoL had controlled the match.