U23 World League

Nulux Arena
Spectators: 7441 (Terracing: 5582, Seating: 1711, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cezary Pacholewski took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Soczewki Gliwice's Wiktor Grocholski got a free kick in the 3rd minute. 11 minutes into the match, Corralito AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Cezary Pacholewski came free, but Sixto Foro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sixto Foro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cezary Pacholewski in the 12th minute of play. Bernard Purzycki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximo Belasko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd minute of the match Corralito AFC got a corner. Soczewki Gliwice's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Santos Selatse ran over to the corner to take the kick. Corralito AFC's Santos Selatse was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Bernard Purzycki in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Cezary Pacholewski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Victoriano Evangelista kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edelmiro Loiola in the 32nd minute of play forced Soczewki Gliwice's goalkeeper Bernard Purzycki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cezary Pacholewski blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sixto Foro having to make a save. 34 minutes into the game, Cezary Pacholewski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Sixto Foro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Santos Selatse recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Soczewki Gliwice's Cezary Pacholewski got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 47th minute, Tanek Zakrzewski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Leopoldo Nuxila to strike the kick off in the second half. Maximino Terciero kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Soczewki Gliwice's zone, Leopoldo Nuxila stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bernard Purzycki came out of the goal and Leopoldo Nuxila tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 61st match minute, Corralito AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victoriano Evangelista to maneuver through the defense. In the 64th minute, Corralito AFC's Leopoldo Nuxila ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bernard Purzycki. Bernard Purzycki yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. In the 68th minute, Cezary Pacholewski got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Amadeo Txindoki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bernard Purzycki having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leopoldo Nuxila in the 86th minute of play forced Soczewki Gliwice's goalkeeper Bernard Purzycki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Juliusz Starogardzki hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Maximo Belasko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 96 minutes into the game, Maximo Belasko recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Bernard Purzycki. Maximo Belasko showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Victoriano Evangelista could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 99th minute of the match, but Bernard Purzycki made a huge save. Corralito AFC played a much better game than Soczewki Gliwice and deserved their victory. The Soczewki Gliwice players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.