U21 World League

Arena Melissa
Spectators: 7420 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1700, VIP seats: 120) MelissaMel's Diego Borges started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A collision led to IGloopoL getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Waldemar Wyrostek hit a great ball. In the 9th match minute, IGloopoL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marek Walczak to maneuver through the defense. Olavo Dionísio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Napoleon Tuliszewski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 15 minutes into the game, Iwo Czeszyk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. IGloopoL's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MelissaMel the free kick. Iwo Czeszyk kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Lukasz Zakrzewski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Diego Borges in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lukasz Zakrzewski saved IGloopoL from getting behind. After 25 minutes, Lech Bielecki mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the IGloopoL and the MelissaMel players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 25th minute, Lech Bielecki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diego Borges in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lukasz Zakrzewski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Napoleon Tuliszewski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Olavo Dionísio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lech Bielecki received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Olavo Dionísio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Olavo Dionísio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Napoleon Tuliszewski in the 35th minute of play. The supporters of IGloopoL booed when MelissaMel was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dagoberto Fonseca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Napoleon Tuliszewski took the ball and in the 39 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Olavo Dionísio. Olavo Dionísio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. In the 45th minute, Willian Meireles got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Napoleon Tuliszewski stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Napoleon Tuliszewski hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in IGloopoL's zone, Diego Borges stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lukasz Zakrzewski came out of the goal and Diego Borges tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lukasz Zakrzewski stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diego Borges's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. In the 66thth minute of the game Diego Borges who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but IGloopoL's Lukasz Zakrzewski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 72 minutes into the game, MelissaMel's Willian Meireles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lukasz Zakrzewski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Diego Borges might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lukasz Zakrzewski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Diego Borges ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Teofil Huk during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Teofil Huk hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Napoleon Tuliszewski in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Olavo Dionísio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lukasz Zakrzewski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego Borges, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. In the 94th minute, Willian Meireles made a precise shot to the right of Lukasz Zakrzewski. IGloopoL's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. IGloopoL's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.