World League

Letzigrund
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kang Xuan Liang got the match started through his kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaw Faron got free with Hieronim Milko in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. FC Sójcze's Hieronim Milko proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save FC Sójcze from getting a goal against them. 8 minutes into the game, Nistor Tastaman threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Sójcze's Alphonso Davis quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Iwan Cieliczka recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mister Head Son scored 0-1 in the 13th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tolek Pietras, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Stanislaw Majczyk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tolek Pietras having to interfere. Alphonso Davis kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Iwan Cieliczka kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 27thth minute. Though ot was a great shot FC Sójcze's keeper Hieronim Milko was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. Iwan Cieliczka in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hieronim Milko, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 30th minute of the match FC Zurich got a corner. FC Sójcze's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Angel Panagonov ran over to the corner to take the kick. Angel Panagonov made a great header on FC Zurich's corner, it was just that FC Sójcze's Hieronim Milko managed to reach the ball for a save. Hieronim Milko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaw Faron in the 31st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mister Head Son in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tolek Pietras prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mister Head Son in the 39th minute of play forced FC Zurich's goalkeeper Tolek Pietras to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mister Head Son in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tolek Pietras prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iwan Cieliczka scored 1-1 in the 43rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hieronim Milko, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When FC Sójcze's Mister Head Son in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Zurich's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Stanislaw Majczyk to strike the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Mister Head Son's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tolek Pietras was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. The supporters of FC Zurich booed when FC Sójcze was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stanislaw Majczyk didn't get a good kick on the ball. Baltasar Luke hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Iwan Cieliczka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 62 minutes into the game, Kang Xuan Liang cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Hieronim Milko was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 65 played minutes FC Sójcze got a freekick which was hit by Lech Skrzypiec. In the 65th minute of the match Angel Panagonov sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hieronim Milko skillfully saved the ball. The FC Zurich fans' excitement grew in the 70th match minute when FC Zurich's Iwan Cieliczka looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Hieronim Milko stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gustaw Faron's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. FC Sójcze's Hieronim Milko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaw Faron in the 76th minute of play. FC Zurich were awarded a corner in the 78th minute after FC Sójcze's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Angel Panagonov took the corner. FC Zurich's Angel Panagonov was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Hieronim Milko in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 80th minute Iwan Cieliczka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hieronim Milko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of FC Zurich booed when FC Sójcze was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baltasar Luke didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hieronim Milko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iwan Cieliczka, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. In the 88th minute FC Zurich were awarded a corner. Angel Panagonov went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led FC Zurich's Nistor Tastaman to fire away a dangerous shot which Hieronim Milko despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Tolek Pietras showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Max Speed in the 90th minute of the match. After some careless play in the FC Zurich defense, Mister Head Son kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tolek Pietras. The FC Zurich fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tolek Pietras should have stopped the shot. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FC Zurich fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Sójcze had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.