U23 World League

ZELAZNE W LASKU
Spectators: 7553 (Terracing: 5666, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Carter Rocco started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Zygmunt Gniech took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armin Altobelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 4 minutes into the game, SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Przemyslaw Frankowski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ernesto Formaggio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Zygmunt Gniech showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anthony Alberico in the 16th minute of the match. Zygmunt Gniech came out of the goal in the 17th minute to try and stop a shot by Schuster's Armin Altobelli. But to his dismay, Armin Altobelli quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Carter Rocco hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. 25 minutes into the game, Schuster's Carter Rocco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zygmunt Gniech made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Ernesto Formaggio acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 28th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Borys Pruss. Przemyslaw Frankowski's late challenge caught a Schuster's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Przemyslaw Frankowski helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Przemyslaw Frankowski got a free kick in the 30th minute. Zygmunt Gniech showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Alberico, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. After 35 played minutes Schuster got a freekick which was hit by Ettore Giusto. In the 37th minute, Alex Di Nunzio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zygmunt Gniech was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. Maksymilian Cupial in the 45thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ernesto Formaggio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of SMOCZANKA MIELEC booed when Schuster was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Veronica Ciccone didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antonio Ceccarelli charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antonio Ceccarelli the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 47th match minute, Schuster was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Ceccarelli to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Schuster were leading 1-3. 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 Frankowski made a kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Alex Di Nunzio kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Zygmunt Gniech. That made the score 1-4 in the 53 minute of play. Antonio Ceccarelli was shown his second yellow card after 55 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Antonio Ceccarelli hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. In the 65th minute, Przemyslaw Frankowski left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SMOCZANKA MIELEC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-4. Edoardo Polito charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edoardo Polito the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Edoardo Polito kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Edoardo Polito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Przemyslaw Frankowski in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Schuster's goalie prevented a goal. SMOCZANKA MIELEC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Borys Pruss in the 75th minute. The corner led SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Borys Pruss to fire away a dangerous shot which Ernesto Formaggio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Schuster's Edoardo Polito got a free kick in the 76th minute. Benedykt Nienajadlo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edmondo Stella kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. With 82 minutes on the clock, Federico Sivieri commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 81st minute of the game. One of Schuster:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of SMOCZANKA MIELEC:s goal. Schuster:s Ernesto Formaggio showed great skill when he stopped Borys Pruss:s penalty. Edmondo Stella received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Zygmunt Gniech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice moves Camillo Travaglini could shoot a difficult shot in the 90th minute, which Zygmunt Gniech however easily saved by the left post. Ernesto Formaggio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Przemyslaw Frankowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ernesto Formaggio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Przemyslaw Frankowski, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. After 92 played minutes Schuster got a freekick which was hit by Veronica Ciccone. The audience thought a goal was coming when Camillo Travaglini got free with Zygmunt Gniech in the 97th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Schuster had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.