U23 World League

Allianz Gliwice
Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) George Kroos made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 10th minute, Ksawery Kaszubowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edmund Solak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from George Kroos in the 17th minute of play. Wincent Penczkowski kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers George Kroos in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edmund Solak saved GKS Milenium from getting behind. Edmund Solak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from George Kroos in the 24th minute of play. In the 26th minute, Wincent Penczkowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. João Hermes struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Edmund Solak didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Three Lions FC. 31 minutes into the game, Three Lions FC's Kléber Cerezo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edmund Solak made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 35 played minutes GKS Milenium got a freekick which was hit by Ryszard Rutkowski. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, George Kroos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Three Lions FC's supporters rose to their feet, but George Kroos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edmund Solak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 39thth minute of the game Jeferson Pombal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GKS Milenium's Edmund Solak was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of GKS Milenium booed when Three Lions FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kauã do Valle didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Three Lions FC's zone, Filip Maziarz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dênis de Castro came out of the goal and Filip Maziarz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by George Kroos in the 46th minute of play forced GKS Milenium's goalkeeper Edmund Solak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ryszard Rutkowski made a kick off. A hard shot 56 in the game by George Kroos from a close distance when the talented Edmund Solak managed to make a qualified save. GKS Milenium's players were relieved. Edmund Solak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Hermes in the 67th minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Three Lions FC's João Hermes ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Edmund Solak. Edmund Solak yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, George Kroos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Three Lions FC's supporters rose to their feet, but George Kroos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edmund Solak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. George Pavard hit a great ball. Ryszard Rutkowski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dênis de Castro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ksawery Kaszubowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Hermes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The GKS Milenium fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Three Lions FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.