U18 World League

Jacks Arena
Spectators: 7700 (Terracing: 5776, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zula Scislowicz took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 11th minute Zula Scislowicz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zachery MacFarland saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ryszard Patrylo hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Dobromir Fafinski scored 0-1 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zachery MacFarland, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Zbyszko Duda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stuart Espinosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Purple Shadows's Zula Scislowicz in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI booed when Purple Shadows was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ryszard Patrylo didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zula Scislowicz in the 26th minute of play forced CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's goalkeeper Zachery MacFarland to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's Roman Holbrook got a free kick in the 28th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Pawel Pieprz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Purple Shadows's supporters rose to their feet, but Pawel Pieprz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zachery MacFarland breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 30th minute Dobromir Fafinski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zachery MacFarland saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Purple Shadows's goalkeeper Zbyszko Duda, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Andy Brooks hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Zula Scislowicz scored 0-2 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zachery MacFarland, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Brandon McCauley was the one to do the kick off. When Benny Fletcher came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Benny Fletcher couldn't finish the play. 59 minutes into the game, one of Purple Shadows:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After 64 played minutes Purple Shadows got a freekick which was hit by Miroslaw Czajkowski. When Purple Shadows's Dobromir Fafinski in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's goalie prevented a goal. After 70 played minutes Purple Shadows got a freekick which was hit by Boguslaw Lamczyk. Benny Fletcher took the ball and in the 73 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zbyszko Duda. Zbyszko Duda dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. Zachery MacFarland made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zula Scislowicz in the 77th minute. Zula Scislowicz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Zachery MacFarland made a huge save. With a little luck, CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's Zachery MacFarland got control of the ball when Zula Scislowicz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Andy Brooks fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zbyszko Duda having to interfere. Pawel Pieprz's late challenge caught a CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pawel Pieprz helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st match minute, Purple Shadows was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pawel Pieprz to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Pawel Pieprz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Purple Shadows's supporters rose to their feet, but Pawel Pieprz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zachery MacFarland breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 94 minutes into the match, CHŁOPKI ROZTROPKI's goal looked a bit too open when Zula Scislowicz came free, but Zachery MacFarland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.