U23 World League

Arena Black Bird
Spectators: 7483 (Terracing: 5614, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Cristiano Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tytus Dudek in the 5th minute of play. The supporters of Ajax booed when Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amauri Barbosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Cristiano Albuquerque played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tytus Dudek in the 10th minute of play. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tomasz Sierocki was slow to take the kick. During this time Ajax's players had a chance to rest. Ajax's Tomasz Sierocki was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cristiano Albuquerque in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 16 minutes into the match, Remigiusz Galaska notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Cristiano Albuquerque. Cristiano Albuquerque was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amauri Barbosa in the 20th minute of play. Gigi Buffon made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Ademar Abraão sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Ajax's Dobromir Klimkiewicz got a free kick in the 29th minute. After a rather tough play, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Gabriel Maranhense got a free kick in the 30th minute. 37 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Walery Nowacki came free, but Cristiano Albuquerque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristiano Albuquerque took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tytus Dudek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amauri Barbosa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Gigi Buffon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half Ajax were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a defensive mix-up in Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's zone, Tytus Dudek stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristiano Albuquerque came out of the goal and Tytus Dudek tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edinho Leão during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Edinho Leão kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. After 79 played minutes Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ got a freekick which was hit by Claudinei Almeida. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Tytus Dudek managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ajax's supporters rose to their feet, but Tytus Dudek was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristiano Albuquerque breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Walery Nowacki struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Cristiano Albuquerque didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ajax. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ajax walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.