U23 World League

La Visera
Spectators: 7733 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 154) Pogoń Szczecin's Zygmunt Brytan 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. Cornelio Merexildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karol Burdzel in the 3rd minute of play. Cornelio Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Klement Plachetka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 7 minutes, Klement Plachetka made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Defensores del Albinegro's Cornelio Merexildo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Cornelio Merexildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zygmunt Brytan, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. If Klement Plachetka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Cornelio Merexildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Klement Plachetka, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. The long shot by Marz Caracedo in the 20th minute really tested Krzysztof Domamir's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Defensores del Albinegro booed when Pogoń Szczecin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaroslaw Ankiewicz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andrzej Bentkowski kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. A collision led to Pogoń Szczecin getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Antoni Skaradoski hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Defensores del Albinegro defense, Klement Plachetka kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cornelio Merexildo. The Defensores del Albinegro fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cornelio Merexildo should have stopped the shot. Pogoń Szczecin's Klement Plachetka got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Pogoń Szczecin's Olgierd Sakowicz got a free kick in the 47th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luciano Jerano made a kick off. Defensores del Albinegro's Cornelio Merexildo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Defensores del Albinegro from getting a goal against them. When Pogoń Szczecin's Klement Plachetka in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Defensores del Albinegro's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zygmunt Brytan in the 60th minute of play forced Defensores del Albinegro's goalkeeper Cornelio Merexildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Klement Plachetka in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cornelio Merexildo saved Defensores del Albinegro from getting behind. Li Sha Yuan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Krzysztof Domamir having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Klement Plachetka got free with Cornelio Merexildo in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Defensores del Albinegro's Cornelio Merexildo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Klement Plachetka in the 67th minute of play. The supporters of Defensores del Albinegro booed when Pogoń Szczecin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaroslaw Ankiewicz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Defensores del Albinegro's Marz Caracedo got a free kick in the 74th minute. When Klement Plachetka fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pogoń Szczecin's protests and gave Klement Plachetka a yellow card for diving instead. In the 80th match minute, Pogoń Szczecin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Klement Plachetka to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zygmunt Brytan during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Defensores del Albinegro's Angelino Lico was substituted for Radowit Barciniak. In the 90th minute, Zygmunt Brytan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Defensores del Albinegro's Cornelio Merexildo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zygmunt Brytan in the 91st minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Klement Plachetka managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pogoń Szczecin's supporters rose to their feet, but Klement Plachetka was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cornelio Merexildo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Pogoń Szczecin had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.