U21 World League

Estadio Barreal
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rafal Zawada took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafal Zawada in the 3rd minute of play forced Barreal FC's goalkeeper Honorato Lluciano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafal Zawada made a great header on MZ Wodzisław Śląski's corner, it was just that Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano managed to reach the ball for a save. After 5 minutes, Rafal Zawada made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 12 played minutes MZ Wodzisław Śląski got a freekick which was hit by Boruc Szostak. Benedykt Kiszkiel made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Apolo Teodor sent off a good shot on target. When MZ Wodzisław Śląski's Rafal Zawada in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barreal FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Apolo Teodor in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benedykt Kiszkiel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Honorato Lluciano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafal Zawada in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute Rafal Zawada shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Honorato Lluciano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 34 minutes into the match, MZ Wodzisław Śląski's goal looked a bit too open when Apolo Teodor came free, but Benedykt Kiszkiel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafal Zawada in the 35th minute of play. Benedykt Kiszkiel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Apolo Teodor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. MZ Wodzisław Śląski's Benedykt Kiszkiel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Apolo Teodor in the 39th minute of play. After 43 minutes Barreal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Edgar Basinski who took care of the corner kick. MZ Wodzisław Śląski's Edgar Basinski was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Honorato Lluciano in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After the first half MZ Wodzisław Śląski were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Apolo Teodor to make the kick off. Benedykt Kiszkiel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teofilo Serapio in the 52nd minute of the match. Honorato Lluciano made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Rafal Zawada sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apolo Teodor in the 57th minute of play forced MZ Wodzisław Śląski's goalkeeper Benedykt Kiszkiel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 62nd minute, Barreal FC's Ulises Ihintza seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Ulises Ihintza the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Barreal FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Ulises Ihintza had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Barreal FC! Honorato Lluciano went to the wrong direction when Edgar Basinski was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. With a little luck, Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano got control of the ball when Rafal Zawada tried to sneak it across the goal line. Benedykt Kiszkiel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Apolo Teodor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. MZ Wodzisław Śląski's Benedykt Kiszkiel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Apolo Teodor in the 76th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Severo Rubio during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of MZ Wodzisław Śląski booed when Barreal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severo Rubio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rafal Zawadas short, quick shot in the 87thth minute got Honorato Lluciano to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Honorato Lluciano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafal Zawada in the 90th minute. Rafal Pilsudski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. MZ Wodzisław Śląski's Benedykt Kiszkiel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Apolo Teodor in the 93rd minute of play. A collision led to Barreal FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Apolo Teodor hit a great ball. Honorato Lluciano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eugeniusz Kaminski in the 97th minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched MZ Wodzisław Śląski eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.