U23 World League

Zadupie Wielkie
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Witalis Rasialdo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Bruno Silvestre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Giampaolo Pazzini in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ke Feng Ang saved GORNIK PIASKI from getting behind. In the 7th minute, Federico Cardano 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. Giampaolo Pazzini's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ke Feng Ang read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. GORNIK PIASKI's Ke Feng Ang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Cardano in the 14th minute of play. When Aris Salonicco FC's Giampaolo Pazzini in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye GORNIK PIASKI's goalie prevented a goal. Ke Feng Ang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonio Negri in the 20th minute of the match. Aris Salonicco FC were awarded a corner in the 24th minute after GORNIK PIASKI's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ermanno Baresi took the corner. Aris Salonicco FC's Ermanno Baresi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ke Feng Ang in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 26thth minute of the game Giampaolo Pazzini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GORNIK PIASKI's Ke Feng Ang was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 27th minute, Federico Cardano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 29 minutes of play, Aris Salonicco FC's Giampaolo Pazzini made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ke Feng Ang was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ke Feng Ang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Negri, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Antonio Negri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Ke Feng Ang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, GORNIK PIASKI's Ziemowit Poremba got a free kick in the 37th minute. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind GORNIK PIASKI's goalkeeper Ke Feng Ang, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Antonio Negri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Ke Feng Ang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felice Brandolini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Witalis Rasialdo in the 45th minute. 45 minutes into the match, Aris Salonicco FC's goalkeeper Felice Brandolini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Witalis Rasialdo. Ermanno Baresi hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The audience was convinced that Giampaolo Pazzini's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ke Feng Ang was relentless in the 58th minute of the game. Giampaolo Pazzini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Ke Feng Ang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ziemowit Poremba during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to GORNIK PIASKI getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Ziemowit Poremba hit a great ball. Ke Feng Ang made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Giampaolo Pazzini sent off a good shot on target. Giampaolo Pazzini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Ke Feng Ang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Aris Salonicco FC booed when GORNIK PIASKI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ziemowit Poremba didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Giampaolo Pazzini in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ke Feng Ang prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, GORNIK PIASKI's Wlodzimierz Hryc got a free kick in the 81st minute. In the 82nd minute, Ermanno Baresi sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and GORNIK PIASKI's Ke Feng Ang didn't even have to move. Giampaolo Pazzini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Federico Cardano's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ke Feng Ang was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. 93 minutes into the match, GORNIK PIASKI's goalkeeper Ke Feng Ang had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Giampaolo Pazzini. The Aris Salonicco FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Aris Salonicco FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.