U21 World League

Santiago Bernabeu
Spectators: 7487 (Terracing: 5616, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Adriano Gagliano took the kick off in the first half of the match. Mikolaj Zajonc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Gagliano in the 8th minute of the match. Tanek Nieruchliwy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Anthony Falcioni made a huge save. 12 minutes into the game, Ettore Bertini was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sao Brasola's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Real Madrid the free kick. 17 minutes into the game, Anthony Tristezza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Mikolaj Zajonc was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tanek Nieruchliwy who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 26thth minute tested the skills of Anthony Falcioni when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Adriano Gagliano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mikolaj Zajonc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Gagliano in the 32nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Gagliano in the 34th minute of play forced Real Madrid's goalkeeper Mikolaj Zajonc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ettore Bertini hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. 40 minutes into the game, Tanek Nieruchliwy lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Anthony Falcioni. Boguslaw Awizo kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Milosz Burufski during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 47th match minute, Real Madrid was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Milosz Burufski to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Tanek Nieruchliwy took the ball and in the 58 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anthony Falcioni. Anthony Falcioni dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. When Tanek Nieruchliwy came up free with the goalie in the 60th minute, the Real Madrid 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 Tanek Nieruchliwy couldn't finish the play. If Tanek Nieruchliwy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Real Madrid's Milosz Burufski pulled a muscle in his back after 66 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Boguslaw Awizo was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 68th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tomasz Rykaczewski during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After having played for 79 minutes, Tanek Nieruchliwy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Madrid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tanek Nieruchliwy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Anthony Tristezza kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Boguslaw Awizo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 81st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Anthony Falcioni. Sao Brasola's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ettore Bertini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Mikolaj Zajonc tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 89 played minutes Sao Brasola got a freekick which was hit by Anthony Tristezza. When Real Madrid's Tanek Nieruchliwy in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sao Brasola's goalie prevented a goal. Rafal Gieraltowski kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match.