U23 World League

Zagórze Arena
Spectators: 7545 (Terracing: 5660, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when João Vítor Bittencourt made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Maciej Misiewicz got free with Nick McVean in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gavião Kyikatejê's Nick McVean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmund Miodek in the 16th minute of play. Szybcy i Wściekli's Józef Mlynarczyk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Vítor Bittencourt in the 21st minute of play. Nick McVean showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmund Miodek, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Gavião Kyikatejê's goalkeeper Nick McVean had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alfred Huratiak. João Vítor Bittencourt might have been able to make a better finish in the 29th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Józef Mlynarczyk. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. João Vítor Bittencourt ran back to his position shaking his head. Nick McVean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmund Miodek in the 35th minute of the match. In the 44th minute, Edmund Miodek hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nick McVean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vanyo Budevski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The wind increased when Alfred Huratiak made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alfred Huratiak in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nick McVean saved Gavião Kyikatejê from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmund Miodek in the 56th minute of play forced Gavião Kyikatejê's goalkeeper Nick McVean to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 60th minute Gwidon Zdrojowy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nick McVean saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 61st minute, Tadeusz Piglowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, João Vítor Bittencourt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gavião Kyikatejê's supporters rose to their feet, but João Vítor Bittencourt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Józef Mlynarczyk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gavião Kyikatejê's João Vítor Bittencourt got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jordan Robison during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 67th match minute, Gavião Kyikatejê was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jordan Robison to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfred Huratiak in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nick McVean prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Szybcy i Wściekli booed when Gavião Kyikatejê was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edward McIndoe didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 72nd minute, Sid Park hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nick McVean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maciej Misiewicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Alfred Huratiak's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nick McVean was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. In the 79thth minute of the game Alfred Huratiak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gavião Kyikatejê's Nick McVean was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With his leg Józef Mlynarczyk managed to avoid a goal in the 81stth minute, when Gavião Kyikatejê's João Vítor Bittencourt fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. With a little luck, Szybcy i Wściekli's Józef Mlynarczyk got control of the ball when João Vítor Bittencourt tried to sneak it across the goal line. Maciej Misiewicz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nick McVean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmund Miodek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nick McVean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maciej Misiewicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nick McVean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vanyo Budevski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 94 minutes into the game, João Vítor Bittencourt recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Józef Mlynarczyk. João Vítor Bittencourt showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. The Gavião Kyikatejê players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.