U23 World League

Oswaldo Zubeldía
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Che Feliciano took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some careless play in the ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ defense, Che Feliciano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Karol Banaszak. The ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Karol Banaszak should have stopped the shot. In the 10th minute Bo Sy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marz Arratia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 12th minute, Witomir Wolicki had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bobby Cruz during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Bobby Cruz kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. In the 17th minute, Bo Sy left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. With a little luck, ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨'s Karol Banaszak got control of the ball when Llanos Vinegra tried to sneak it across the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Marcin Juszkowski came free, but Marz Arratia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcin Juszkowski in the 26th minute of play forced Atlético Municipal's goalkeeper Marz Arratia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 34 played minutes ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ got a freekick which was hit by Loco Torpeda. Karol Banaszak acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 35th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Kinsen Calzado. In the 38th minute Marcin Juszkowski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marz Arratia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Julian Kossakowski was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 43 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 42nd minute. Penalty! 46 minutes into the game, Bo Sy cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Marz Arratia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Atlético Municipal players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ were winning 1-2.

Karol Banaszak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Llanos Vinegra, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Karol Banaszak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frances Barraza in the 58th minute of play. If Bo Sy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 65 minutes into the match, ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨'s goal looked a bit too open when Che Feliciano came free, but Karol Banaszak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristian Acevedo got a throw-in 66 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Bobby Cruz. 68 minutes into the match, ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨'s goal looked a bit too open when Che Feliciano came free, but Karol Banaszak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Indiana Johns recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ made a substitution. Jurand Fiszer replaced John Rambo. Loco Torpeda hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bobby Cruz in the 77th minute of play forced ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨'s goalkeeper Karol Banaszak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 78th minute Bobby Cruz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karol Banaszak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bo Sy in the 84th minute of play forced Atlético Municipal's goalkeeper Marz Arratia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨'s Bo Sy in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Municipal's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bo Sy in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marz Arratia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Karol Banaszak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frances Barraza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bobby Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Karol Banaszak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Che Feliciano, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 93rd match minute, Atlético Municipal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Galtero Andino to maneuver through the defense. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. ②Θ►LΘCΘ◄Θ⑨ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.