U23 World League

Opel National Arena
Spectators: 7596 (Terracing: 5698, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Damian Dubiel kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Andrew Brookman got a free kick in the 7th minute. In the 9th minute Antoni Sroka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Brian Lambert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Antoni Sroka came free, but Brian Lambert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elói Alagoano in the 13th minute of play forced Lekko Spoceni's goalkeeper Wincenty Budzynski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Freddy Lowe fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s protests and gave Freddy Lowe a yellow card for diving instead. Freddy Lowe hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 22nd match minute, Lisburn Distillery F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elói Alagoano to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Igor Sanchez in the 25th minute of play forced Lekko Spoceni's goalkeeper Wincenty Budzynski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Antoni Sroka came free, but Brian Lambert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the game, Elói Alagoano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lekko Spoceni the free kick. In the 27th match minute, Lisburn Distillery F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elói Alagoano to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leo Burns got free with Wincenty Budzynski in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Lekko Spoceni's Wincenty Budzynski got control of the ball when Igor Sanchez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Wincenty Budzynski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrew Brookman in the 35th minute of play. Korneliusz Sliwinski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Leo Burns could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Wincenty Budzynski made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Leo Burns to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Lekko Spoceni getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Antoni Sroka hit a great ball. Wincenty Budzynski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Igor Sanchez, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. With his leg Brian Lambert managed to avoid a goal in the 58thth minute, when Lekko Spoceni's Robert Nienajadlo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Damian Dubiel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 65 played minutes Lekko Spoceni got a freekick which was hit by Korneliusz Fujara. Wincenty Budzynski came out of the goal in the 69th minute to try and stop a shot by Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Leo Burns. But to his dismay, Leo Burns quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. The supporters of Lekko Spoceni booed when Lisburn Distillery F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Crispin Lomas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brian Lambert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damian Dubiel in the 77th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elói Alagoano in the 85th minute of play forced Lekko Spoceni's goalkeeper Wincenty Budzynski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 85th minute, Korneliusz Sliwinski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Lisburn Distillery F.C.'s Leo Burns got a free kick in the 86th minute. Wincenty Budzynski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leo Burns in the 91st minute of play. Lekko Spoceni's Wincenty Budzynski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leo Burns in the 92nd minute of play. Lekko Spoceni's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.