U23 League

OLIMPIA ARENA
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jakub Siedlecki took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd match minute, Galaxy Team U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ulryk Konopka to maneuver through the defense. 9 minutes into the match, GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ's goal looked a bit too open when Jakub Siedlecki came free, but Herbert Gomolka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Herbert Gomolka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ulryk Konopka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Herbert Gomolka came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by Galaxy Team U18's Ulryk Konopka. But to his dismay, Ulryk Konopka quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Herbert Gomolka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dobromir Borcz in the 19th minute of the match. Herbert Gomolka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jakub Siedlecki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the game, Robert Przybyciel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Galaxy Team U18's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ the free kick. Robert Przybyciel kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ's Herbert Gomolka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jakub Siedlecki in the 30th minute of play. After some careless play in the GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ defense, Jakub Siedlecki kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Herbert Gomolka. The GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Herbert Gomolka should have stopped the shot. In the 41st minute, Dobromir Borcz had to leave the field with a concussion. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Galaxy Team U18:s goal. The referee gave Galaxy Team U18 a penalty, 44 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Damian Malewicki, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ's Herbert Gomolka. 0-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 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. Wit Kasperowicz was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Galaxy Team U18's Ulryk Konopka dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-4. 58 minutes into the match, Galaxy Team U18's Jakub Siedlecki sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Herbert Gomolka narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ's zone, Jakub Siedlecki stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Herbert Gomolka came out of the goal and Jakub Siedlecki tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 61 minutes into the game, Karol Burdalski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Galaxy Team U18 the free kick. The supporters of Galaxy Team U18 booed when GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karol Burdalski didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Jakub Siedlecki had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jakub Siedlecki's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Herbert Gomolka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wit Kasperowicz in the 71st minute of play forced Galaxy Team U18's goalkeeper Jacek Witek to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jakub Siedlecki in the 74th minute of play forced GKS OLIMPIA GRUDZIĄDZ's goalkeeper Herbert Gomolka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kacper Walentowicz kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Damian Malewicki could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Herbert Gomolka made a huge save. Jacek Witek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wit Kasperowicz in the 82nd minute of play. Jacek Witek showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karol Burdalski, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Ulryk Konopka fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Herbert Gomolka having to interfere. Jakub Siedlecki might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Herbert Gomolka. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jakub Siedlecki ran back to his position shaking his head. After 91 played minutes Galaxy Team U18 got a freekick which was hit by Wasyl Dubiel. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Kazimierz Lichucki managed to get in a good position for a shot. Galaxy Team U18's supporters rose to their feet, but Kazimierz Lichucki was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Herbert Gomolka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Galaxy Team U18 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.