U23 World League

Gryf Pomorski
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) Kosynierzy FC's Ulryk Jucha 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. Zachariasz Osikowicz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Austin Gatt's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kosynierzy FC's goalkeeper Zachariasz Osikowicz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Templars FC's goalkeeper Samuel Demicoli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariusz Majorski. Zachariasz Osikowicz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Joaquin Phoenix went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Austin Gatt in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes had been played when some careless play by Kosynierzy FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Benedict Cumberbatch was slow to take the kick. During this time Templars FC's players had a chance to rest. Ulryk Jucha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Samuel Demicoli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 36 minutes into the match, Templars FC's Austin Gatt sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zachariasz Osikowicz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 38 minutes, Austin Gatt made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Zachariasz Osikowicz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Austin Gatt in the 41st minute of play. In the 42nd minute, Austin Gatt ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zachariasz Osikowicz was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. In the 46th match minute, Kosynierzy FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zenon Nowak to maneuver through the defense. The Kosynierzy FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Templars FC were winning 0-3.

The wind increased when Austin Gatt made the kick off in the second half. Witold Wierzchowski's late challenge caught a Templars FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Witold Wierzchowski helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Templars FC booed when Kosynierzy FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Witold Wierzchowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Templars FC's Samuel Demicoli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulryk Jucha in the 53rd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Joaquin Phoenix's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zachariasz Osikowicz was relentless in the 60th minute of the game. Samuel Demicoli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulryk Jucha in the 64th minute of the match. When Templars FC's Austin Gatt in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kosynierzy FC's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 67 minutes, Ulryk Jucha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kosynierzy FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ulryk Jucha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Templars FC made a substitution. Lawrence Gonzi replaced Oliver Friggieri. Templars FC made a substitution. Gabriel Lentini replaced Steve DeGaetano. Austin Gatt in the 72ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Zachariasz Osikowicz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz got control of the ball when Austin Gatt tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zachariasz Osikowicz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Austin Gatt's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. Lawrence Gonzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zachariasz Osikowicz having to interfere. The supporters of Templars FC booed when Kosynierzy FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Avgust Garov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benedict Cumberbatch struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Zachariasz Osikowicz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Templars FC. Austin Gatt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zachariasz Osikowicz having to interfere. In the 95thth minute of the game Austin Gatt who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the final whistle sounded Templars FC left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Kosynierzy FC.