U23 World League

Estádio Azteca
Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Almir Salles took the kick off in the first half of the match. Norbert Pstrongowski charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Norbert Pstrongowski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Norbert Pstrongowski kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Witold Marchewka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dráuzio Luz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Wasyl Ludzia fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wisła Kraków's protests and gave Wasyl Ludzia a yellow card for diving instead. Wasyl Ludzia hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Almir Salles in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Witold Marchewka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Almir Salles in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Witold Marchewka saved Wisła Kraków from getting behind. Norbert Pstrongowski got his second yellow card in the match during the 11th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 12th match minute, Wisła Kraków was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norbert Pstrongowski to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute, Wasyl Ludzia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luan Arce didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Patryk Petrasz went, in the 21st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Dráuzio Luz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dráuzio Luz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Almir Salles got free with Witold Marchewka in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Almir Salles could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Witold Marchewka made a huge save. A hard shot 36 in the game by Almir Salles from a close distance when the talented Witold Marchewka managed to make a qualified save. Wisła Kraków's players were relieved. 40 minutes into the game, Patryk Petrasz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Luan Arce was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Wisła Kraków's Witold Marchewka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tarcisio Salgado in the 44th minute of play. Witold Marchewka was a little too slow when Almir Salles got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 45th minute. The score was now 1-2. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Wisła Kraków's Witold Marchewka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Almir Salles in the 53rd minute of play. In the 59th minute, Patryk Petrasz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marian Mazierski charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marian Mazierski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Wisła Kraków getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Marian Mazierski hit a great ball. Betinho Peres kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Luan Arce made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Patryk Petrasz sent off a good shot on target. Wisła Kraków's Witold Marchewka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Almir Salles in the 84th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Almir Salles during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Wisła Kraków booed when México Eterno MZC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Almir Salles didn't get a good kick on the ball. México Eterno MZC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Wisła Kraków had controlled the match.