U18 World League

Santiago Wrocław
Spectators: 7553 (Terracing: 5666, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Robert Lewandowski started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th match minute, Adab FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by François Ahmed to maneuver through the defense. Adab FC's Nouredine Mimoun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ludomil Jaszcz in the 9th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, François Ahmed notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Sylwester Smuskiewicz. Sylwester Smuskiewicz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Sylwester Smuskiewicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mohamed Mezair in the 23rd minute of play. 24 minutes into the game, Robert Lewandowski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Nouredine Mimoun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Mohamed Mezair fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Adab FC's protests and gave Mohamed Mezair a yellow card for diving instead. Mohamed Mezair kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Robert Lewandowski got free with Nouredine Mimoun in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 28th minute, François Ahmed hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jakub Dabrowski hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Mohamed Mezair put it in 1-2 from a short distance just to the right of Sylwester Smuskiewicz. Adab FC were awarded a corner in the 42th minute after WKS Śląsk Wrocław's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Hamid Mimoun took the corner. The corner led Adab FC's Rafik Reda Madouni to fire away a dangerous shot which Sylwester Smuskiewicz despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 47th minute of the match Lech Bucyki shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nouredine Mimoun showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After the first half Adab FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 51st minute, Ludomil Jaszcz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Robert Lewandowski in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nouredine Mimoun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 54th match minute, Adab FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by François Ahmed to maneuver through the defense. Nouredine Mimoun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ludomil Jaszcz in the 61st minute of play. Robert Lewandowski charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robert Lewandowski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Robert Lewandowski hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Mohamed Mezair recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Sylwester Smuskiewicz got control of the ball when Mohamed Mezair tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sylwester Smuskiewicz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mohamed Mezair, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 79thth minute of the game Robert Lewandowski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Adab FC's Nouredine Mimoun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nouredine Mimoun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Lewandowski in the 82nd minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, Adab FC's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Lewandowski came free, but Nouredine Mimoun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Sylwester Smuskiewicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mohamed Mezair in the 86th minute of play. Mohamed Mezair in the 88thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sylwester Smuskiewicz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nouredine Mimoun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ludomil Jaszcz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mohamed Mezair could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Sylwester Smuskiewicz made a huge save. Robert Lewandowski hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. The Adab FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.