U23 World League

Stadion Przy Hucie
Spectators: 7604 (Terracing: 5704, Seating: 1749, VIP seats: 151) In the 4th minute, Cristiano Ferreira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jorald Lazaj in the 5th minute of play forced KSF Racovia Częstochowa's goalkeeper Leszek Grocholski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adam Ruzicki got free with Branden Shelton in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Leszek Grocholski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kozma Poci, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Kacper Skaradowski who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Branden Shelton when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 14th minute, Mao Zhen Xing got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Franciszek Gejda hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Adam Ruzicki came free with the goalkeeper in the 24th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Branden Shelton could save by the left post. 25 minutes into the match, KSF Racovia Częstochowa's goal looked a bit too open when Kozma Poci came free, but Leszek Grocholski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Branden Shelton made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Adam Ruzicki sent off a good shot on target. In the 29th minute, Lukasz Grajewski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Branden Shelton managed to avoid a goal in the 35thth minute, when KSF Racovia Częstochowa's Kacper Skaradowski fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When KSF Racovia Częstochowa's Kacper Skaradowski in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye K.F TIRANA's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, K.F TIRANA's Jorald Lazaj got a free kick in the 38th minute. 44 minutes into the game, Edgar Nikodemski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. KSF Racovia Częstochowa's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave K.F TIRANA the free kick. In the 44th minute, one of KSF Racovia Częstochowa:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for KSF Racovia Częstochowa.

The wind increased when Wincenty Roman made the kick off in the second half. In the 50th match minute, KSF Racovia Częstochowa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melquiades Rolado to maneuver through the defense. Leszek Grocholski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paco Cano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kacper Skaradowski in the 53rd minute of play forced K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 54 minutes into the game, Marsel Spaha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. K.F TIRANA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave KSF Racovia Częstochowa the free kick. In the 54th match minute, K.F TIRANA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marsel Spaha to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Ruzicki in the 55th minute of play forced K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 56 minutes, Kacper Skaradowski put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Branden Shelton. Paco Cano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Leszek Grocholski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 61 minutes into the match, Lukasz Grajewski notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton. Branden Shelton was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Paco Cano hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Branden Shelton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kacper Skaradowski, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. KSF Racovia Częstochowa's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Kacper Skaradowski in the 73rd minute. When Lukasz Grajewski fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored KSF Racovia Częstochowa's protests and gave Lukasz Grajewski a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, KSF Racovia Częstochowa's Lukasz Grajewski got a free kick in the 75th minute. Kozma Poci received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Leszek Grocholski came out and tried to block the shot, but Kozma Poci slotted it home off the left post making it 3-2 in the 77th minute. Kozma Poci came free with the goalkeeper in the 81st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Leszek Grocholski could save by the left post. Wincenty Roman kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 88 played minutes KSF Racovia Częstochowa got a freekick which was hit by Lukasz Grajewski. K.F TIRANA's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.