U23 World League

Niebiańskie Bernabeu
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5639, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gwyn Lawson started the match with the kick off. In the 6th minute Jaroslaw Purzycki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rogério Paraense saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 10th minute, Gwyn Lawson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Zandarin FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Bogumil Jarocewicz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dariusz Jaroszewicz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kyrylo Korniychuk in the 16th minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Niebiański&Team's goal looked a bit too open when Kyrylo Korniychuk came free, but Dariusz Jaroszewicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Jaroslaw Purzycki kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Rogério Paraense. That made the score 1-1 in the 29 minute of play. 32 minutes into the game, Manfredo Saldanha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zandarin FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Niebiański&Team the free kick. Manfredo Saldanha hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Dariusz Jaroszewicz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gwyn Lawson in the 37th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Niebiański&Team's Benedykt Falkowski got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Diogo Luz charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Diogo Luz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Diogo Luz hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 53rd minute, Olaf Lewandowski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 57th minute, Gwyn Lawson reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dariusz Jaroszewicz. The goal made the score 1-2. When Niebiański&Team's Zbigniew Panikowski in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zandarin FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 79th minute Jaroslaw Purzycki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rogério Paraense saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Zandarin FC's Alfredinho Camargo got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Zandarin FC's Rogério Paraense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zbigniew Panikowski in the 85th minute of play. Dariusz Jaroszewicz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gwyn Lawson in the 88th minute. The supporters of Niebiański&Team booed when Zandarin FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiquinho Soares didn't get a good kick on the ball. 95 minutes into the match, Zandarin FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zbigniew Panikowski came free, but Rogério Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Niebiański&Team's zone, Kyrylo Korniychuk stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dariusz Jaroszewicz came out of the goal and Kyrylo Korniychuk tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Niebiański&Team manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Zandarin FC to win.