U23 World League

Cuervo Loco
Spectators: 7533 (Terracing: 5651, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Norbert Jeziorkowski made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Generoso Ofelio sent off a good shot on target. Waldemar Kornasiewicz kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. In the 12th match minute, Cuervo Loco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cipriano Arixo to maneuver through the defense. 16 minutes into the match, KS Powstańcy's goalkeeper Norbert Jeziorkowski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Conrado Oliverio. Norbert Jeziorkowski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilio Ilazki in the 17th minute of play. 21 minutes into the match, Cuervo Loco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rafal Hajder came free, but Franco Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tanek Czapski hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. KS Powstańcy's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when Emilio Ilazki scored to the left of an out of position Norbert Jeziorkowski, making the score, 1-0. Grzegorz Kinic's late challenge caught a Cuervo Loco FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Grzegorz Kinic helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to KS Powstańcy getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Grzegorz Kinic hit a great ball. In the 37th match minute, KS Powstańcy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adam Adamus to maneuver through the defense. Franco Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adam Adamus in the 39th minute of play. When KS Powstańcy's Adam Adamus in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cuervo Loco FC's goalie prevented a goal. Rafal Hajder sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, KS Powstańcy's Norbert Jeziorkowski got control of the ball when Cipriano Arixo tried to sneak it across the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rafal Hajder made a kick off. In the 52nd minute Adam Adamus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franco Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rafal Hajder struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Franco Armani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KS Powstańcy. KS Powstańcy's Norbert Jeziorkowski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Ilazki in the 55th minute of play. Cuervo Loco FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Conrado Oliverio in the 57th minute. After taking down the ball on Cuervo Loco FC's corner Conrado Oliverio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Norbert Jeziorkowski quite easily take care of the ball. 66 minutes into the match, KS Powstańcy's goal looked a bit too open when Cipriano Arixo came free, but Norbert Jeziorkowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Waldemar Kornasiewicz hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Wojciech Domala, 72 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. KS Powstańcy's Rafal Hajder got a good chance for a goal in the 74th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tanek Czapski kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Rafal Hajder fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Franco Armani having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Cuervo Loco FC's zone, Rafal Hajder stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Franco Armani came out of the goal and Rafal Hajder tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Leandro Gonzalez Pirez hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.