World League

WASIK ARENA
Spectators: 7734 (Terracing: 5802, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) LKS Wasik Lidzbark's Dudu Freitas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Pankracy Rasiak in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Videl Mauriz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ziemowit Smolarek's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Videl Mauriz firmly grabbed it by the left post. 9 minutes into the game, Pero Falla was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LKS Wasik Lidzbark the free kick. The supporters of LKS Wasik Lidzbark booed when ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pero Falla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Filip Topolski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pero Falla in the 13th minute of play. LKS Wasik Lidzbark's Filip Topolski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pero Falla in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th minute ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ were awarded a corner. Pero Falla went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 19th minute of the match, Pankracy Rasiak got a very nice opportunity to score, but Videl Mauriz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 21st minute, Emil Jazowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Filip Topolski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pero Falla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pero Falla blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Filip Topolski having to make a save. Filip Topolski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pero Falla, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. After having played for 34 minutes, Pero Falla managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Pero Falla was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s Videl Mauriz got control of the ball when Pankracy Rasiak tried to sneak it across the goal line. Videl Mauriz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ziemowit Smolarek in the 40th minute. After a rather tough play, LKS Wasik Lidzbark's Victor Rutenio got a free kick in the 41st minute. Jedrzej Kloczko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Filip Topolski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The wind increased when Pero Falla made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Aurelio Lara hit a great ball. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ made a substitution. Santos Sanz replaced Refugio Colsa. Aurelio Lara hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Videl Mauriz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pankracy Rasiak, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. When LKS Wasik Lidzbark's Pankracy Rasiak in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s goalie prevented a goal. Pacorro Aguilar might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Filip Topolski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pacorro Aguilar ran back to his position shaking his head. LKS Wasik Lidzbark's Filip Topolski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save LKS Wasik Lidzbark from getting a goal against them. Filip Topolski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pacorro Aguilar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. LKS Wasik Lidzbark's Filip Topolski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save LKS Wasik Lidzbark from getting a goal against them. Pacorro Aguilars short, quick shot in the 70thth minute got Filip Topolski to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Pacorro Aguilar's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 71stth minute, Filip Topolski skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Victor Rutenio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dudu Freitas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 75 minutes into the match, ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s goal looked a bit too open when Dudu Freitas came free, but Videl Mauriz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 77th minute, Pacorro Aguilar made a precise shot to the right of Filip Topolski. LKS Wasik Lidzbark's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Noel Guerrero in the 85th minute. Victor Rutenio's late challenge caught a ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Victor Rutenio helped the player get up and apologised. After 90 played minutes LKS Wasik Lidzbark got a freekick which was hit by Victor Rutenio. Filip Topolski had in the 93rdth minute some difficulties stopping Noel Guerrero's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 94 minutes LKS Wasik Lidzbark's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Noel Guerrero who took care of the corner kick. The ♠♥ Stardust Crusaders ♣♦ players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented LKS Wasik Lidzbark from taking control. The game ends in a draw.