Friendly League

Suzuki Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gary Ingram took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armando Donatello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pawel Sobolewski in the 6th minute of play forced Taquaral Campineiro's goalkeeper Blair McCormick to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute, Korona Kielce's Edmílson Prata dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. 13 minutes into the game, Pawel Sobolewski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Blair McCormick. Pawel Sobolewski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 16 minutes into the match, Taquaral Campineiro's goalkeeper Blair McCormick had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maciej Korzym. 17 minutes into the match, Korona Kielce's goal looked a bit too open when Geraldo de Godoi came free, but Gary Ingram reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gary Ingram showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geraldo de Godoi in the 20th minute of the match. Blair McCormick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmílson Prata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Blair McCormick took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stephen Duxbury, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Stephen Duxbury's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Blair McCormick was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. Blair McCormick stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Stephen Duxbury's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. After 29 played minutes Taquaral Campineiro got a freekick which was hit by William Silva. 31 minutes into the match, Armando Donatello had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gary Ingram. Korona Kielce's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Armando Donatello was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. In the 35thth minute of the game Stephen Duxbury who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Taquaral Campineiro's Blair McCormick was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 36th minute, Korona Kielce's Edmílson Prata ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Blair McCormick. Blair McCormick yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. In the 39th match minute, Taquaral Campineiro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by William Silva to maneuver through the defense. Edmílson Prata took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 40th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Blair McCormick. Taquaral Campineiro's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 42nd match minute, Taquaral Campineiro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thiago Silvan to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stephen Duxbury in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Blair McCormick prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Geraldo de Godoi to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, William Silva was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Taquaral Campineiro's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Korona Kielce the free kick. In the 51st minute, William Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edmílson Prata's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Blair McCormick read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Taquaral Campineiro's Blair McCormick played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stephen Duxbury in the 55th minute of play. 55 minutes into the game, Korona Kielce's Stephen Duxbury nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Blair McCormick made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. The supporters of Korona Kielce booed when Taquaral Campineiro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giovani Teixeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Taquaral Campineiro's Thiago Silvan got a free kick in the 59th minute. When Edmílson Prata came up free with the goalie in the 59th minute, the Korona Kielce 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 Edmílson Prata couldn't finish the play. Gary Ingram showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Donatello in the 64th minute of the match. Blair McCormick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmílson Prata, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Blair McCormick showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nial Todd in the 79th minute of the match. Donato Guerra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Korona Kielce's Jacek Kielb was substituted for Maciej Korzym. Blair McCormick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacek Kielb, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Blair McCormick made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stephen Duxbury in the 85th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Korona Kielce's Stewart Gregory got a free kick in the 86th minute. In the 88th minute, Geraldo de Godoi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gary Ingram was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-2. In the 93rd minute Jacek Kielb shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Blair McCormick saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stephen Duxbury in the 95th minute of play forced Taquaral Campineiro's goalkeeper Blair McCormick to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Korona Kielce walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.