U23 World League

Arena Arizona
Spectators: 7792 (Terracing: 5845, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Manuel Paiva made the kick off which started today's match. A sloppy throw-in by Dráusio Nóbrega in the 2nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by FC Norkins's Maksymilian Traczewski. 4 minutes into the match, FC Norkins's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Paiva came free, but Leszek Pisarcik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC Norkins getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Maksymilian Traczewski hit a great ball. In the 8th minute of the match Dráusio Nóbrega shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Leszek Pisarcik showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 10th minute, Wasyl Barniszke 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. Wasyl Barniszke struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Hu Zhen Hong didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Norkins. FC Norkins's Leszek Pisarcik proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save FC Norkins from getting a goal against them. Leszek Pisarcik showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valério Paranaense in the 18th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the game, Maksymilian Traczewski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Norkins's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A A Arizona the free kick. In the 20th minute of the match Dráusio Nóbrega shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Leszek Pisarcik showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Norkins's Maksymilian Traczewski got a free kick in the 20th minute. With 24 minutes on the clock, Cezary Kornaszewski commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Leszek Pisarcik had in the 26thth minute some difficulties stopping Nilson Hoffmann's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball 30 minutes into the match, FC Norkins's goal looked a bit too open when Hélder Pinho came free, but Leszek Pisarcik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 31st minute Wasyl Barniszke shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hu Zhen Hong saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Norkins's Maksymilian Traczewski quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Luiz Paulo de Queirós, made in the 34th minute of the game. Hu Zhen Hong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wasyl Barniszke, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 39 minutes into the game, Dráusio Nóbrega threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Norkins's Maksymilian Traczewski quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 45 minutes into the match, FC Norkins's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Paiva came free, but Leszek Pisarcik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, FC Norkins's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Paiva came free, but Leszek Pisarcik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Hu Zhen Hong made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wasyl Barniszke in the 51st minute of play. If Cyprian Barowicz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to A A Arizona getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Fabinho Cearense hit a great ball. In the 63rd minute, Hieronim Trochowski 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 audience thought a goal was coming when Wasyl Barniszke got free with Hu Zhen Hong in the 68th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Wasyl Barniszke's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hu Zhen Hong read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Dráusio Nóbrega in the 75th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by FC Norkins's Maksymilian Traczewski. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Wasyl Barniszke managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Norkins's supporters rose to their feet, but Wasyl Barniszke was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hu Zhen Hong breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Kajetan Glaza hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After 82 played minutes FC Norkins got a freekick which was hit by Jaroslaw Kaznocha. When FC Norkins's Wasyl Barniszke in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A A Arizona's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wasyl Barniszke in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hu Zhen Hong saved A A Arizona from getting behind. The corner ended in Hieronim Trochowski almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but A A Arizona's Hu Zhen Hong did a great save. Luiz Paulo de Queirós charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Paulo de Queirós the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 93rd minute, Luiz Paulo de Queirós hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.