World League

Santiago Bernabéu
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) In the 4thth minute of the game Alex Enoaia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chojnickie Byki's Norbert Hryc was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Turgay Şeren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucjan Laba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Lucjan Laba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Golden Generation's Turgay Şeren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Golden Generation from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Chojnickie Byki's zone, Huang Rong stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Norbert Hryc came out of the goal and Huang Rong tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Turgay Şeren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lucjan Laba in the 16th minute. Golden Generation's Turgay Şeren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Golden Generation from getting a goal against them. Huang Rong might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Norbert Hryc. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Huang Rong ran back to his position shaking his head. Norbert Hryc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Huang Rong in the 24th minute of the match. Piotr Biraga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Turgay Şeren having to interfere. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chojnickie Byki's goalkeeper Norbert Hryc, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Turgay Şeren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucjan Laba in the 43rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Lucjan Laba could shoot a difficult shot in the 45th minute, which Turgay Şeren however easily saved by the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucjan Laba in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Turgay Şeren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 46 minutes into the match, Golden Generation's goal looked a bit too open when Piotr Biraga came free, but Turgay Şeren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Juliusz Chmelyk fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Golden Generation's protests and gave Juliusz Chmelyk a yellow card for diving instead. Golden Generation's Yorrick Hekman was substituted for Toni Delgado. After 49 played minutes Golden Generation got a freekick which was hit by Juliusz Chmelyk. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Barnaba Ciborek to strike the kick off in the second half. Lucjan Laba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Turgay Şeren having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Yorrick Hekman got free with Norbert Hryc in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elivélton Cunha in the 60th minute of play forced Chojnickie Byki's goalkeeper Norbert Hryc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Elivélton Cunha got free with Norbert Hryc in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Golden Generation's Turgay Şeren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucjan Laba in the 61st minute of play. When Golden Generation's Yorrick Hekman in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chojnickie Byki's goalie prevented a goal. Norbert Hryc stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yorrick Hekman's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. With a little luck, Chojnickie Byki's Norbert Hryc got control of the ball when Elivélton Cunha tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lucjan Laba might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Turgay Şeren. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lucjan Laba ran back to his position shaking his head. Turgay Şeren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucjan Laba in the 70th minute of the match. In the 71st minute Lucjan Laba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Turgay Şeren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabian Zdeb 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. Chojnickie Byki made a substitution. Sebastian Domalik replaced Piotr Biraga. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucjan Laba in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Turgay Şeren saved Golden Generation from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yorrick Hekman in the 82nd minute of play forced Chojnickie Byki's goalkeeper Norbert Hryc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 84th minute Yorrick Hekman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norbert Hryc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 86 minutes, Sebastian Domalik managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chojnickie Byki's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastian Domalik was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Norbert Hryc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yorrick Hekman in the 90th minute of play. Turgay Şeren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dobromir Dankowski, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Fábio Cannavaro kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Norbert Hryc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barnaba Ciborek, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Chojnickie Byki's Norbert Hryc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barnaba Ciborek in the 98th minute of play.