U23 World League

Coliseo Tupac Shakur
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1692, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nahia Sierra started the match with the kick off. Witomir Kossakowski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nahia Sierra in the 5th minute. 5 minutes into the game, Nahia Sierra recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Witomir Kossakowski. Nahia Sierra showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 11th minute, Marek Walec left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Soczewki Gliwice fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Zbyszek Wawak kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Witomir Kossakowski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albi Solo in the 17th minute of the match. After 19 minutes Soczewki Gliwice's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emilio Nunez who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Emilio Nunez almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Soczewki Gliwice's Witomir Kossakowski did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olaf Iniesta in the 20th minute of play forced Soczewki Gliwice's goalkeeper Witomir Kossakowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gai Teruel was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Albi Solo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Witomir Kossakowski made a huge save. When the match clock showed 29 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Nahia Sierra sped through Soczewki Gliwice's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Witomir Kossakowski. Nahia Sierra might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Witomir Kossakowski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nahia Sierra ran back to his position shaking his head. After 38 played minutes Soczewki Gliwice got a freekick which was hit by Cezary Pacholewski. After having played for 40 minutes, Albi Solo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Colegas del Barrio's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albi Solo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nahia Sierra got free with Witomir Kossakowski in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cezary Pacholewski made a kick off. Witomir Kossakowski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nahia Sierra in the 52nd minute of play. 57 minutes into the match, Soczewki Gliwice's goal looked a bit too open when Nahia Sierra came free, but Witomir Kossakowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Soczewki Gliwice defense, Nahia Sierra kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Witomir Kossakowski. The Soczewki Gliwice fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Witomir Kossakowski should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Soczewki Gliwice's zone, Antonio Canal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Witomir Kossakowski came out of the goal and Antonio Canal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Los Colegas del Barrio's Josepe Mangas was substituted for Antonio Canal. Albi Solo scored 6-1 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Witomir Kossakowski, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nahia Sierra charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nahia Sierra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Soczewki Gliwice booed when Los Colegas del Barrio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nahia Sierra didn't get a good kick on the ball. Witomir Kossakowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Dorado, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nahia Sierra in the 79th minute of play forced Soczewki Gliwice's goalkeeper Witomir Kossakowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nahia Sierra recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 84 minutes into the match, Albi Solo notched a goal, 7-1, to the right of Soczewki Gliwice's Witomir Kossakowski. Witomir Kossakowski was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 87 minutes, Nahia Sierra made it 8-1 with a short kick to the right side. Soczewki Gliwice's Witomir Kossakowski tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Nahia Sierra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Witomir Kossakowski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 93 minutes into the match, Soczewki Gliwice's goal looked a bit too open when Nahia Sierra came free, but Witomir Kossakowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Soczewki Gliwice defense, Nahia Sierra kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Witomir Kossakowski. The Soczewki Gliwice fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Witomir Kossakowski should have stopped the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Los Colegas del Barrio had played much better football throughout.