Challenge

Stadion Gliwice City
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Finlay Stair took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Fc Gliwice's Radowit Kuszczak got a free kick in the 3rd minute. When Romon Oliver fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jamaica's protests and gave Romon Oliver a yellow card for diving instead. In the 4th match minute, Jamaica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romon Oliver to maneuver through the defense. In the 13th minute, Romon Oliver hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lucjan Henryk was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 15 minutes into the match. Lucjan Henryk hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Finlay Stair recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sebastian Karp took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Finlay Stair, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the game, Zygmunt Gollob was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fc Gliwice's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jamaica the free kick. After 18 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Fc Gliwice! Sebastian Karp had in the 20thth minute some difficulties stopping Finlay Stair's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Kordal Duff was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jamaica's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fc Gliwice the free kick. After 27 played minutes Jamaica got a freekick which was hit by Kordal Duff. Karlus Waugh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Sebastian Karp tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tytus Olejasz was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Finlay Stair in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sebastian Karp prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 58th minute Tytus Olejasz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Demonde Jacobson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Romon Oliver hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Jamaica's Geroy Ascue got a free kick in the 62nd minute. In the 63rd minute of the match Igor Nakonieczny shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Demonde Jacobson showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Fc Gliwice's Sebastian Karp played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Finlay Stair in the 69th minute of play. Finlay Stair took the ball and in the 71 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sebastian Karp. Sebastian Karp dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. When Romon Oliver came up free with the goalie in the 76th minute, the Jamaica fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Romon Oliver couldn't finish the play. Finlay Stair came free with the goalkeeper in the 80th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Sebastian Karp could save by the left post. 82 minutes into the game, Jarell Hill cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Sebastian Karp was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 87 minutes into the game, Romon Oliver recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sebastian Karp. Romon Oliver showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. In the 91st minute, Geroy Ascue hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jarell Hill came free with the goalkeeper in the 96th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Sebastian Karp could save by the left post. When the match was over Jamaica could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Fc Gliwice throughout the match.