U23 World League

La cancha del Fune
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Feliks Orszak 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. Atilano Intxixu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Szczepan Wiatrak, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 5th match minute, Funebrero FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eulalio Guillem to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute of the match Szczepan Wiatrak sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Atilano Intxixu skillfully saved the ball. Konrad Marut took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvano Cordarin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Funebrero FC's Atilano Intxixu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Szczepan Wiatrak in the 11th minute of play. Szczepan Wiatrak hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Ruben Balesio kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Konrad Marut. That made the score 1-0 in the 15 minute of play. Funebrero FC's Atilano Intxixu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Szczepan Wiatrak in the 19th minute of play. After having played for 20 minutes, Ruben Balesio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Funebrero FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ruben Balesio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 21 played minutes Funebrero FC got a freekick which was hit by Pastor Txeru. When the match clock showed 22 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Feliks Orszak sped through Funebrero FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Atilano Intxixu. Silvano Cordarin might have been able to make a better finish in the 25th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Konrad Marut. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Silvano Cordarin ran back to his position shaking his head. Atilano Intxixu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafal Pieprz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the match, WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Szczepan Wiatrak sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Atilano Intxixu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Funebrero FC's Atilano Intxixu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Szczepan Wiatrak in the 31st minute of play. Rafal Pieprz's late challenge caught a Funebrero FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rafal Pieprz helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Funebrero FC booed when WKS Śląsk Wrocław was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafal Pieprz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 36th match minute, Funebrero FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pastor Txeru to maneuver through the defense. Atilano Intxixu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Feliks Orszak went, in the 45th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. The Funebrero FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. WKS Śląsk Wrocław were winning 1-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Silvano Cordarin to make the kick off. Aureliusz Latocha hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. If Silvano Cordarin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Atilano Intxixu made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Rafal Pieprz sent off a good shot on target. Szczepan Wiatrak charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Szczepan Wiatrak the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Szczepan Wiatrak got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Feliks Orszak in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Atilano Intxixu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rafal Pieprz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Atilano Intxixu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Konrad Marut stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Silvano Cordarin's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. The supporters of Funebrero FC booed when WKS Śląsk Wrocław was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maksymilian Charamut didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 75 minutes, Ruben Balesio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Funebrero FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ruben Balesio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Funebrero FC's Atilano Intxixu got control of the ball when Szczepan Wiatrak tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as WKS Śląsk Wrocław's Rafal Pieprz slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Atilano Intxixu. That made the score 1-6 after 81 minutes of play. Szczepan Wiatrak struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Atilano Intxixu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for WKS Śląsk Wrocław. Ruben Balesio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Funebrero FC's Atilano Intxixu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafal Pieprz in the 93rd minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. WKS Śląsk Wrocław had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.