U18 World League

Stadion la Stadion
Spectators: 8019 (Terracing: 6016, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Wasyl Hludzenski made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute Wasyl Hludzenski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baxter Baba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Miromir Kempka got free with Baxter Baba in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Baxter Baba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wasyl Hludzenski, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. A collision led to Australian Youth Academy getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Antony Cowdell hit a great ball. In the 19th match minute, Bialski Bastion Legii was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jerzy Kolbe to maneuver through the defense. Wasyl Hludzenski struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Baxter Baba didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bialski Bastion Legii. When Brayden Carberry fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Australian Youth Academy's protests and gave Brayden Carberry a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Bialski Bastion Legii getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Miromir Kempka hit a great ball. 34 minutes into the game, Dwight Baba was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Australian Youth Academy's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bialski Bastion Legii the free kick. In the 34th match minute, Australian Youth Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dwight Baba to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th match minute, Bialski Bastion Legii was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Korneliusz Domaradzki to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Sam Cudmore made the kick off in the second half. In the 58th minute, Remy Breasley ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Roman Plachetka was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind Australian Youth Academy's goalkeeper Baxter Baba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Baxter Baba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wasyl Hludzenski in the 68th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sam Cudmore in the 73rd minute of play forced Bialski Bastion Legii's goalkeeper Roman Plachetka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Australian Youth Academy booed when Bialski Bastion Legii was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jan Giejda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wasyl Hludzenski in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baxter Baba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Bialski Bastion Legii's Wasyl Hludzenski in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Australian Youth Academy's goalie prevented a goal. Roman Plachetka was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Nathaniel Eastman capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Nathaniel Eastman really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. 88 minutes into the game, Sam Cudmore cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Roman Plachetka was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Baxter Baba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wasyl Hludzenski, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. The Australian Youth Academy players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.