Serce Łodzi
Spectators: 467 (Terracing: 351,
Seating: 107, VIP seats: 9) 2 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Marcinho de Toledo came free, but Meelis Vananurm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Meelis Vananurm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uwe Reimann in the 5th minute of play. Erubiel Justin spun around in front of the goal 6 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of OLIMPIA SP's goal. Meelis Vananurm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcinho de Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Gomes came free, but Meelis Vananurm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Inge Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maicon Pontes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lindi Mena could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Inge Marin made a huge save. In the 13th minute of the match ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź got a corner. OLIMPIA SP's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marcin Wasilewski ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's corner Marcin Wasilewski fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Inge Marin quite easily take care of the ball. 15 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Marcinho de Toledo came free, but Meelis Vananurm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With an all-out effort, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Inge Marin threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Maicon Pontes, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 18th minute of the match ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź got a corner. OLIMPIA SP's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marcin Wasilewski ran over to the corner to take the kick. Erubiel Justin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Inge Marin made a huge save. 22 minutes into the game, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Lindi Mena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Inge Marin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Meelis Vananurm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcinho de Toledo in the 25th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcinho de Toledo in the 35th minute of play forced ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goalkeeper Meelis Vananurm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Inge Marin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcelo Abreu's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. Inge Marin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maicon Pontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Bartosz Poteralski hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Uwe Reimann struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Meelis Vananurm didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for OLIMPIA SP. With a little luck, OLIMPIA SP's Inge Marin got control of the ball when Maicon Pontes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Gomes came free, but Meelis Vananurm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
The wind increased when Erubiel Justin made the kick off in the second half. Inge Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maicon Pontes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 52 minutes into the match, OLIMPIA SP's goal looked a bit too open when Maicon Pontes came free, but Inge Marin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Meelis Vananurm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernando Gomes in the 55th minute of the match. Meelis Vananurm made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Uwe Reimann sent off a good shot on target. Inge Marin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Abreu in the 59th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maicon Pontes in the 61st minute of play forced OLIMPIA SP's goalkeeper Inge Marin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Inge Marin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Abreu in the 65th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando Gomes in the 66th minute of play forced ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goalkeeper Meelis Vananurm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When OLIMPIA SP's Fernando Gomes in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's goalie prevented a goal. Inge Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84th minute of the match ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź got a corner. OLIMPIA SP's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marcin Wasilewski ran over to the corner to take the kick. Meelis Vananurm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Gomes in the 85th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Maicon Pontes managed to get in a good position for a shot. ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's supporters rose to their feet, but Maicon Pontes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Inge Marin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź booed when OLIMPIA SP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ali Faruk Atılay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inge Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lindi Mena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee's whistle sounded for the end of the second half. The match was tied at 1-1. None of the players looked happy at the prospect of extra-time.
After the break the players went out on the field to play the first half of overtime with revived energy in their legs. OLIMPIA SP's Marcinho de Toledo started the play with the initial kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lindi Mena in the 102nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Inge Marin saved OLIMPIA SP from getting behind. Inge Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Marcin Wasilewski got a free kick in the 108th minute. 110 minutes into the match, OLIMPIA SP's goalkeeper Inge Marin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maicon Pontes. In the 112th minute of the match, Erubiel Justin got a very nice opportunity to score, but Inge Marin was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Both sets of players were looking tired when the whistle went to end the half. Everyone was pleased to get a few minutes to rest before extra-time resumed.
Everyone could clearly see that both ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's and OLIMPIA SP's players was becoming tired in their legs when ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Erubiel Justin did the kick off in the second half of the overtime. 117 minutes into the match, OLIMPIA SP's goal looked a bit too open when Erubiel Justin came free, but Inge Marin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's Marcin Wasilewski to fire away a dangerous shot which Inge Marin despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 120 minutes into the match, Maicon Pontes notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of OLIMPIA SP's Inge Marin. Inge Marin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. ◄19A10► Widzew Łódź's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.
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