U18 World League

Dionisio Fernanco
Spectators: 7997 (Terracing: 5999, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Stefan Zuraw kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Sportivo Ben Hur getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Fabio Ferdinand hit a great ball. After 13 played minutes Mafia Koniaka got a freekick which was hit by Jaroslaw Budarz. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apolo Ruy in the 19th minute of play forced Mafia Koniaka's goalkeeper Waldemar Moczkiewicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st match minute, Mafia Koniaka was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgar Jarocewicz to maneuver through the defense. 23 minutes into the match, Desiderio Tancredo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Waldemar Moczkiewicz, 1-0. Jaroslaw Budarz kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Kryspin Mruk struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Ovidio Maureo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mafia Koniaka. The supporters of Sportivo Ben Hur booed when Mafia Koniaka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stefan Zuraw didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Mafia Koniaka's Stefan Zuraw in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sportivo Ben Hur's goalie prevented a goal. Waldemar Moczkiewicz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Maraman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Waldemar Moczkiewicz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bruno Maraman's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 54 minutes into the game, when Jaroslaw Jaszyna put in a rough tackle. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 54th minute of the game. One of Mafia Koniaka:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sportivo Ben Hur:s goal. The supporters of Sportivo Ben Hur booed when Mafia Koniaka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaroslaw Budarz didn't get a good kick on the ball. 62 minutes into the match, Bruno Maraman notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Mafia Koniaka's Waldemar Moczkiewicz. Waldemar Moczkiewicz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The audience was convinced that Bruno Maraman's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Waldemar Moczkiewicz was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. In the 70th minute Sportivo Ben Hur were awarded a corner. Desiderio Tancredo went to the cornerflag to take it. Felix Malvin kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After some careless play in the Mafia Koniaka defense, Bruno Maraman kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Waldemar Moczkiewicz. The Mafia Koniaka fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Waldemar Moczkiewicz should have stopped the shot. 81 minutes into the match, Mafia Koniaka's goal looked a bit too open when Apolo Ruy came free, but Waldemar Moczkiewicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Waldemar Moczkiewicz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Apolo Ruy's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. After 96 played minutes Mafia Koniaka got a freekick which was hit by Zachariasz Kaszubik. When the referee ended the match the Sportivo Ben Hur players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.