Prized/Friendly Cup

Wojska Polskiego
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Northern California's Gustavo Isazi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Gong Xiao hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Ireneusz Jeleń could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but David Schembri made a huge save. 4 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Velimir Bostandzhiev came free, but David Schembri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Northern California's David Schembri got control of the ball when Ireneusz Jeleń tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ireneusz Jeleń in the 6th minute of play forced Northern California's goalkeeper David Schembri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ireneusz Jeleń in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck David Schembri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. David Schembri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ireneusz Jeleń in the 12th minute. After 14 played minutes CWKS KĘDZIERZYN got a freekick which was hit by Kamilo Glik. Niculae Romanescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Bernaldo in the 17th minute of the match. The supporters of Northern California booed when CWKS KĘDZIERZYN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Velimir Bostandzhiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ireneusz Jeleń in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck David Schembri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ireneusz Jeleń spun around in front of the goal 26 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Northern California's goal. In the 29th minute, Northern California's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Velimir Bostandzhiev fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Leandro Chorche sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Northern California's David Schembri proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 36th minute of the match, managed to save Northern California from getting a goal against them. David Schembri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ireneusz Jeleń in the 40th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ireneusz Jeleń to strike the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Northern California's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kamilo Glik was slow to take the kick. During this time CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in Jacek Bąk heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 55 minutes into the game, Lukasz Haszczak was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Northern California the free kick. After 55 played minutes CWKS KĘDZIERZYN got a freekick which was hit by Lukasz Haszczak. Gustavo Isazi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. David Schembri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Velimir Bostandzhiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute CWKS KĘDZIERZYN were awarded a corner. Kamilo Glik went to the cornerflag to take it. David Schembri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robertas Lewandowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Niculae Romanescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Bernaldo in the 84th minute of the match. Northern California's David Schembri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco van Basten in the 86th minute of play. In the 88th minute Robertas Lewandowski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Schembri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 92 minutes, Robertas Lewandowski made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Northern California's David Schembri tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Northern California's David Schembri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robertas Lewandowski in the 95th minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Robertas Lewandowski came free, but David Schembri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. CWKS KĘDZIERZYN's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.