World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 8417 (Terracing: 6313, Seating: 1936, VIP seats: 168) 7 minutes into the match, Juventus PTM's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Lewandowski came free, but Armando Gazza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Acatincăi in the 13th minute of play forced SMOCZANKA MIELEC's goalkeeper Roch Grondzki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute, Roberto Lewandowski 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. The audience was convinced that Roberto Lewandowski's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Armando Gazza was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. In the 20thth minute of the game Sylwester Klimkiewicz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Juventus PTM's Armando Gazza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Andrzej Brataniec kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Yenal Tanır got free with Roch Grondzki in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Roberto Lewandowski in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Juventus PTM's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the SMOCZANKA MIELEC defense, Osvaldinho Messias kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Roch Grondzki. The SMOCZANKA MIELEC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Roch Grondzki should have stopped the shot. Juventus PTM's Armando Gazza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sylwester Klimkiewicz in the 34th minute of play. Roch Grondzki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osvaldinho Messias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to SMOCZANKA MIELEC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Cezary Chrzan hit a great ball. With an all-out effort, Juventus PTM's Roch Grondzki threw himself towards the right post 37 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Raimundo Espírito Santo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Lewandowski in the 40th minute of play forced Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Armando Gazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th match minute, Juventus PTM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gualter Távora to maneuver through the defense. Vidar Albäck took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Roch Grondzki. SMOCZANKA MIELEC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, Roberto Lewandowski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Armando Gazza. Juventus PTM's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roberto Lewandowski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Raimundo Espírito Santo made a kick off. Oscar Giraldo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juventus PTM's Armando Gazza proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Juventus PTM from getting a goal against them. 62 minutes into the match, SMOCZANKA MIELEC's goal looked a bit too open when Raimundo Espírito Santo came free, but Roch Grondzki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Juventus PTM's Ferdinand Honcioiu was substituted for Raimundo Espírito Santo. In the 65th match minute, SMOCZANKA MIELEC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cezary Chrzan to maneuver through the defense. SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Roch Grondzki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho Messias in the 66th minute of play. Sylwester Klimkiewicz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Roch Grondzki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yenal Tanır, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 70th minute, SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Sylwester Klimkiewicz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Armando Gazza. Armando Gazza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Lewandowski in the 73rd minute of play forced Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Armando Gazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roch Grondzki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Acatincăi, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. SMOCZANKA MIELEC's Roch Grondzki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yenal Tanır in the 76th minute of play. A collision led to Juventus PTM getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Nicu Ilieș hit a great ball. 80 minutes into the match, Ferdinand Honcioiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Roch Grondzki. SMOCZANKA MIELEC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ferdinand Honcioiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Roch Grondzki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferdinand Honcioiu in the 83rd minute of the match. Roch Grondzki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yenal Tanır in the 86th minute of the match. Roch Grondzki stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ferdinand Honcioiu's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. In the 88th minute of the match Juventus PTM got a corner. SMOCZANKA MIELEC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Vidar Albäck ran over to the corner to take the kick. Juventus PTM's Armando Gazza proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Juventus PTM from getting a goal against them. In the 93rd minute Jacinto Pinto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Gazza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.