League Play-Off

Mrówa
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Przemyslaw Zbikowski got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Mrówa's goal looked a bit too open when Gilbert Gabrielsson came free, but Wincent Loncki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Gilbert Gabrielsson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wincent Loncki was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Mrówa's zone, Gilbert Gabrielsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wincent Loncki came out of the goal and Gilbert Gabrielsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 8 minutes into the match, Gilbert Gabrielsson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wincent Loncki. Mrówa's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gilbert Gabrielsson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Gilbert Gabrielsson scored 0-2 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Wincent Loncki, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gilbert Gabrielsson took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wincent Loncki. Wincent Loncki dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. Gilbert Gabrielsson struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Wincent Loncki didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KS Arka Gdynia. Gilbert Gabrielsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gilbert Gabrielsson in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wincent Loncki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The KS Arka Gdynia fans' excitement grew in the 30th match minute when KS Arka Gdynia's Gilbert Gabrielsson looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Gilbert Gabrielsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 39th minute, Bernard Huchro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Gilbert Gabrielsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some careless play in the Mrówa defense, Zenon Cisek kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Wincent Loncki. The Mrówa fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Wincent Loncki should have stopped the shot. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gilbert Gabrielsson made a kick off. Mrówa's defense didn't have a chance, in the 54th minute, when Gilbert Gabrielsson scored to the left of an out of position Wincent Loncki, making the score, 0-6. After 57 minutes of play, KS Arka Gdynia's Roland Naumowicz made it 0-7 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Wincent Loncki was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 61 played minutes Mrówa got a freekick which was hit by Cyryl Majkowski. When KS Arka Gdynia's Gilbert Gabrielsson in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mrówa's goalie prevented a goal. Gilbert Gabrielsson might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Wincent Loncki. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gilbert Gabrielsson ran back to his position shaking his head. If Gilbert Gabrielsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some careless play in the Mrówa defense, Gilbert Gabrielsson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Wincent Loncki. The Mrówa fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Wincent Loncki should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gilbert Gabrielsson in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wincent Loncki saved Mrówa from getting behind. When the match had gone on for 81 minutes, Gilbert Gabrielsson put it in 0-9 from a short distance just to the right of Wincent Loncki. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Gilbert Gabrielsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. KS Arka Gdynia's supporters rose to their feet, but Gilbert Gabrielsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wincent Loncki breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gilbert Gabrielsson's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Wincent Loncki firmly grabbed it by the left post. It was a well-played corner which Gilbert Gabrielsson managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Gilbert Gabrielsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. KS Arka Gdynia's supporters rose to their feet, but Gilbert Gabrielsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wincent Loncki breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. KS Arka Gdynia played a much better game than Mrówa and deserved their victory. The Mrówa players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.