U21 World League

San Giorgio
Spectators: 7861 (Terracing: 5897, Seating: 1808, VIP seats: 156) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Walery Adamowicz started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Zacisze Częstochowa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walery Adamowicz to maneuver through the defense. 6 minutes into the match, forsal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Michal Mudry came free, but Alex Franceschi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wieslaw Imbor hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. 9 minutes into the match, Zacisze Częstochowa's goalkeeper Przemyslaw Taffarel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberigo Cavaliere. Alex Franceschi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filip Kon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 15 played minutes Zacisze Częstochowa got a freekick which was hit by Artur Tuliszewski. Alberigo Cavaliere in the 19thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Przemyslaw Taffarel, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 25 minutes into the match, Zacisze Częstochowa's goal looked a bit too open when Clóvis Secco came free, but Przemyslaw Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, Clóvis Secco dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Przemyslaw Taffarel, 1-0. Filip Kon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Przemyslaw Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clóvis Secco in the 37th minute of the match. After 39 played minutes forsal FC got a freekick which was hit by Amedeo Bottega. After 39 played minutes, Zacisze Częstochowa's Przemyslaw Zidane shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Alex Franceschi came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Zacisze Częstochowa reached it. Amedeo Bottega charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amedeo Bottega the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Clóvis Secco to strike the kick off in the second half. Przemyslaw Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clóvis Secco in the 51st minute of the match. In the 58th match minute, Zacisze Częstochowa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ludomil Tomporowski to maneuver through the defense. In the 59th minute of the match Amedeo Africano sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Przemyslaw Taffarel skillfully saved the ball. A collision led to forsal FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Amedeo Bottega hit a great ball. Filip Kon's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Alex Franceschi firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 63 minutes, Carmine Moretta mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the forsal FC and the Zacisze Częstochowa players grew even worse after the yellow card. Carmine Moretta hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. forsal FC's Alex Franceschi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save forsal FC from getting a goal against them. After 65 minutes forsal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Przemyslaw Zidane who took care of the corner kick. Dario Tieri charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dario Tieri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Beppe Micucci hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Amedeo Bottega kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 77th minute of the match Przemyslaw Zidane shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alex Franceschi showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 80 played minutes forsal FC got a freekick which was hit by Alessandro Ronconi. Przemyslaw Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clóvis Secco, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Alex Franceschi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Przemyslaw Zidane, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After 92 minutes, Wieslaw Imbor mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Zacisze Częstochowa and the forsal FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, Zacisze Częstochowa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wieslaw Imbor to maneuver through the defense. Przemyslaw Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carmine Moretta in the 95th minute of the match. Zacisze Częstochowa's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.