U18 World League

Bytowo
Spectators: 7963 (Terracing: 5974, Seating: 1831, VIP seats: 158) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zachary Snaza kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute Mantvydas Kaučikas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Radowit Bielenda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7thth minute of the game Mantvydas Kaučikas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Wy-pas's Radowit Bielenda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Evaldas Grikšas didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 14th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. In the 16th minute, Dominik Kasprzak got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The referee felt a red card was in order, 21 minutes into the game, when Beniamin Michnik put in a rough tackle. A collision led to Wy-pas getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Beniamin Michnik hit a great ball. In the 23rd minute Merūnas Norvilas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Radowit Bielenda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 25 minutes into the game, Wy-pas's Dominik Kasprzak nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evaldas Grikšas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After 27 played minutes Wy-pas got a freekick which was hit by Jacek Raszek. 31 minutes into the match, Zachary Snaza had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Evaldas Grikšas. Absoliut's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zachary Snaza was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Mantvydas Kaučikas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 48 minutes into the match, Wy-pas's goal looked a bit too open when Herkus Ancikevičius came free, but Radowit Bielenda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Mantvydas Kaučikas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Radowit Bielenda having to interfere. Albinas Vaitiekus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Radowit Bielenda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Radowit Bielenda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gražvydas Vaitiekus in the 58th minute of play. Herkus Ancikevičius received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Radowit Bielenda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Miromir Czeberowski charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Miromir Czeberowski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The Absoliut fans' excitement grew in the 71st match minute when Absoliut's Mantvydas Kaučikas looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 76 played minutes Mantvydas Kaučikas rounded Wy-pas's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-3. In the 88th minute Miromir Czeberowski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evaldas Grikšas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 90 minutes, Herkus Ancikevičius put it in 3-4 from a short distance just to the right of Radowit Bielenda. Herkus Ancikevičius's late challenge caught a Wy-pas's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Herkus Ancikevičius helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Wy-pas booed when Absoliut was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Herkus Ancikevičius didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Absoliut's zone, Zachary Snaza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evaldas Grikšas came out of the goal and Zachary Snaza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Absoliut's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.