U23 World League

Gryf Pomorski
Spectators: 7555 (Terracing: 5668, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Evaristo Castro made the kick off which started today's match. Zachariasz Osikowicz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laurgain Ruiz in the 4th minute of the match. 7 minutes into the game, MAZER SAF's Laurgain Ruiz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zachariasz Osikowicz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The MAZER SAF fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when MAZER SAF's Laurgain Ruiz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. MAZER SAF's Ismael Negri proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save MAZER SAF from getting a goal against them. If Laurgain Ruiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laurgain Ruiz in the 17th minute of play. Alan Almeida might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zachariasz Osikowicz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alan Almeida ran back to his position shaking his head. Zachariasz Osikowicz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evaristo Castro in the 22nd minute of the match. In the 23rd minute MAZER SAF were awarded a corner. Augusto Sein went to the cornerflag to take it. Laurgain Ruiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Laurgain Ruiz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zachariasz Osikowicz was relentless in the 29th minute of the game. In the 30th minute of the match MAZER SAF got a corner. Kosynierzy FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Augusto Sein ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on MAZER SAF's corner Augusto Sein fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Zachariasz Osikowicz quite easily take care of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Laurgain Ruiz in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zachariasz Osikowicz saved Kosynierzy FC from getting behind. In the 35thth minute of the game Laurgain Ruiz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Laurgain Ruiz might have been able to make a better finish in the 40th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zachariasz Osikowicz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Laurgain Ruiz ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Laurgain Ruiz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zachariasz Osikowicz was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. If Laurgain Ruiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 46th minute Laurgain Ruiz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zachariasz Osikowicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jacek Poniewaz kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Grzegorz Zacharek was the one to do the kick off. A sloppy throw-in by Jacek Poniewaz in the 53rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by MAZER SAF's Mário Mattos. 55 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's Laurgain Ruiz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zachariasz Osikowicz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz got control of the ball when Laurgain Ruiz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 59th match minute, Kosynierzy FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zbyszek Rzeszutek to maneuver through the defense. Laurgain Ruiz struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Zachariasz Osikowicz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MAZER SAF. Laurgain Ruiz received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Zachariasz Osikowicz came out and tried to block the shot, but Laurgain Ruiz slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 64th minute. 69 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's Rafa Alves sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zachariasz Osikowicz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Rafa Alves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Zachariasz Osikowicz made a huge save. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by Kosynierzy FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Augusto Sein was slow to take the kick. During this time MAZER SAF's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Augusto Sein almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz did a great save. 79 minutes into the game, Jacek Poniewaz threw the ball into play from the sideline. MAZER SAF's Mário Mattos quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 81 minutes of play, MAZER SAF's Evaristo Castro made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zachariasz Osikowicz was left in no man's land by his defense there! Zachariasz Osikowicz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Rafa Alves showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 84 minute of play. After 86 played minutes Kosynierzy FC got a freekick which was hit by Jacek Poniewaz. Zachariasz Osikowicz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafa Alves in the 88th minute of the match. With a little luck, Kosynierzy FC's Zachariasz Osikowicz got control of the ball when Rafa Alves tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zachariasz Osikowicz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafa Alves in the 90th minute. In the 94th minute Grzegorz Zacharek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ismael Negri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 95 played minutes Kosynierzy FC got a freekick which was hit by Patryk Dejo.