Federation Clash Challenge

Tamsus Miškas
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ludomir Absolwent got the match started through his kick off. Elia Walther received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Vilmantas Matulas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Saúl Gentiletti took the ball and in the 7 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nardo Zalaca. Nardo Zalaca dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. In the 13th minute Ludomir Absolwent shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vilmantas Matulas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ludomir Absolwent took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vilmantas Matulas. Vilmantas Matulas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 17 minutes into the match, FC Žalia Giria's goal looked a bit too open when Ludomir Absolwent came free, but Vilmantas Matulas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ludomir Absolwent in the 20th minute of play forced FC Žalia Giria's goalkeeper Vilmantas Matulas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FC Žalia Giria booed when FC Sieradz was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Léon Eustache didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ludomir Absolwent recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ludomir Absolwent in the 30th minute of play forced FC Žalia Giria's goalkeeper Vilmantas Matulas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC Sieradz's Ludomir Absolwent got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Žalia Giria's Jack Grealish was substituted for Vytautas Petkus. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saúl Gentiletti in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nardo Zalaca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Saúl Gentiletti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 43rd minute of the match Edgaras Žiemelis sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nardo Zalaca skillfully saved the ball. In the 44thth minute of the game Saúl Gentiletti who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Sieradz's Nardo Zalaca was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Saúl Gentiletti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Nardo Zalaca tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

FC Sieradz made a substitution. Bernard Rudy replaced Robert Niedziela. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Saúl Gentiletti was the one to do the kick off. After 53 played minutes FC Sieradz got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Jeziorkowski. After 60 minutes of play, FC Žalia Giria's Jack Grealish made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nardo Zalaca was left in no man's land by his defense there! Saúl Gentiletti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nardo Zalaca read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. Daniel Jeziorkowski kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Saúl Gentiletti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Sieradz made a substitution. Zachariasz Wodaszak replaced Ludomir Absolwent. Nardo Zalaca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jack Grealish, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Nardo Zalaca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hikmet Lebib, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Žalia Giria's Vilmantas Matulas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save FC Žalia Giria from getting a goal against them. Elia Walther sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Daniel Jeziorkowski was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 82 minutes into the match. Daniel Jeziorkowski kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Zachariasz Wodaszak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vilmantas Matulas having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jack Grealish in the 88th minute of play forced FC Sieradz's goalkeeper Nardo Zalaca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd minute Augustinas Baltramaitis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nardo Zalaca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nardo Zalaca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Augustinas Baltramaitis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nardo Zalaca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Algitas Kimbartas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Sieradz getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Zachary Olszewski hit a great ball. When the referee ended the match the FC Žalia Giria players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.