U21 World League

Morze Traw Palau
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5639, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Australian Youth Academy's Larry Baba 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. Palau Końskowola's Radomir Pracki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Larry Baba in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Larry Baba in the 10th minute of play forced Palau Końskowola's goalkeeper Radomir Pracki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 14 minutes, Dani Cochrane managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Australian Youth Academy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dani Cochrane was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Casper Keato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Imperatore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Dominik Bugajski came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the Palau Końskowola fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Dominik Bugajski couldn't finish the play. In the 27th minute, Ulryk Wierzchowski left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Palau Końskowola fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. A collision led to Australian Youth Academy getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Jones Schutt hit a great ball. Dominik Bugajski hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jones Schutt in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Radomir Pracki saved Palau Końskowola from getting behind. The supporters of Palau Końskowola booed when Australian Youth Academy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lauder Fitzsimmons didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 40 minutes, Adriano Imperatore mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Palau Końskowola and the Australian Youth Academy players grew even worse after the yellow card. Radomir Pracki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dani Cochrane, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

After a rather tough play, Australian Youth Academy's Jones Schutt got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 55th minute, Dominik Bugajski left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Palau Końskowola fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Ulryk Wierzchowski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palau Końskowola's supporters rose to their feet, but Ulryk Wierzchowski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Casper Keato breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 60 minutes into the game, Palau Końskowola's Adriano Imperatore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Casper Keato made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. In the 64th match minute, Australian Youth Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dani Cochrane to maneuver through the defense. Australian Youth Academy's Casper Keato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dominik Bugajski in the 66th minute of play. Casper Keato stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Adriano Imperatore's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. 79 minutes into the match, Dominik Bugajski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Casper Keato. Australian Youth Academy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dominik Bugajski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. Casper Keato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dominik Bugajski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Australian Youth Academy's Larry Baba got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 89th minute, Adriano Imperatore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Olliver Todman during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, Australian Youth Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olliver Todman to maneuver through the defense. Palau Końskowola's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.