World League

ARENA AUF WIDZEW
Spectators: 7486 (Terracing: 5615, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lukáš Katačić kicked off to start the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 10th minute of the game. One of WIDZEW ŁÓDŹ:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Florida Gulf Coast:s goal. Santiago Mele showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lukáš Katačić, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 13th minute, Lukáš Katačić 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. A sloppy throw-in by Damian Brzakala in the 15th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Florida Gulf Coast's Eleuterio Fiz. Santiago Mele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lukáš Katačić in the 15th minute of the match. In the 20th minute, Sixto Bitxintxo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Santiago Mele was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. 29 minutes in the game Damian Brzakala did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Jacek Polkoski. When Florida Gulf Coast's Lukáš Katačić in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye WIDZEW ŁÓDŹ's goalie prevented a goal. Santiago Mele stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lukáš Katačić's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. WIDZEW ŁÓDŹ's Santiago Mele played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lukáš Katačić in the 33rd minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, Lukáš Katačić had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Santiago Mele. WIDZEW ŁÓDŹ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lukáš Katačić was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. John James kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Rafal Brytan made in the 46th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Jacek Polkoski immediately put the ball in play.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lukáš Katačić in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Santiago Mele prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lukáš Katačić got free with Santiago Mele in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 53rd minute, John James hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sixto Bitxintxo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Santiago Mele firmly grabbed it by the left post. Santiago Mele took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lukáš Katačić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, WIDZEW ŁÓDŹ's Soner Özarkın got a free kick in the 61st minute. Lukáš Katačić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Santiago Mele tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lukáš Katačić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Santiago Mele tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santiago Mele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lukáš Katačić in the 69th minute of the match. Lukáš Katačić struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Santiago Mele didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Florida Gulf Coast. In the 74th minute, Lukáš Katačić hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 77 minutes into the match, WIDZEW ŁÓDŹ's goal looked a bit too open when Lukáš Katačić came free, but Santiago Mele reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luis Nardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Demetrius Cho, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. If Lukáš Katačić had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Florida Gulf Coast had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.