U23 World League

Vęgoria Stadium
Spectators: 7450 (Terracing: 5589, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Reino Narusson kicked off to start the match. FC Kopli's Ulryk Marczyniec played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leszek Czerny in the 4th minute of play. Ulryk Marczyniec showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfred Zawaski in the 5th minute of the match. 11 minutes in the game Tadeusz Hajduk did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Aleksander Gollob. After having played for 12 minutes, Reino Narusson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Kopli's supporters crossed their fingers, but Reino Narusson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 15th minute, Pavel Are hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ulryk Marczyniec made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cezary Basaik in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of FC Kopli booed when Vęgoria Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cezary Basaik didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ulryk Marczyniec made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aleksander Gollob in the 37th minute. Kaur Einama sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Urmet Kapten in the 47th minute of play forced Vęgoria Team's goalkeeper Kajetan Ludwiczak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Aleksander Gollob made the kick off in the second half. Aleksander Gollob fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ulryk Marczyniec having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Kaur Einama managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Kopli's supporters rose to their feet, but Kaur Einama was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kajetan Ludwiczak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 57th match minute, Vęgoria Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tadeusz Hajduk to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reino Narusson in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kajetan Ludwiczak prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Vęgoria Team's Kajetan Ludwiczak got control of the ball when Reino Narusson tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ulryk Marczyniec took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leszek Czerny, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 67 minutes FC Kopli's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aleksander Gollob who took care of the corner kick. In the 70th minute, Leszek Czerny ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ulryk Marczyniec was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. If Alfred Zawaski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ulryk Marczyniec took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfred Zawaski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vęgoria Team's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Aleksander Gollob in the 83rd minute. After taking down the ball on Vęgoria Team's corner Leszek Czerny fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ulryk Marczyniec quite easily take care of the ball. In the 86th match minute, FC Kopli was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urmet Kapten to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aleksander Gollob in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ulryk Marczyniec saved FC Kopli from getting behind. After 95 played minutes FC Kopli got a freekick which was hit by Pavel Are. It was beautiful to see Vęgoria Team's Aleksander Gollob in action when he in the 97th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Vęgoria Team fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Kopli had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.