Friendly League

FC Sosnowiec
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Danny Ings in the 3rd minute of play forced Punishment's goalkeeper Gonzalo Berdaitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 5 played minutes Elizabeth Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by Andrew Johnson. Daniel Chwalkiewicz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Arne Söderberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 9th minute, Klement Gieraltowski left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Punishment fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. 11 minutes into the match, Punishment's Klement Gieraltowski sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arne Söderberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arne Söderberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Klement Gieraltowski, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Klement Gieraltowski struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Arne Söderberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Punishment. Tomualdo Sauca could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Arne Söderberg made a huge save. Arne Söderberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klement Gieraltowski in the 27th minute of the match. After having played for 30 minutes, Klement Gieraltowski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Punishment's supporters crossed their fingers, but Klement Gieraltowski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Klement Gieraltowskis short, quick shot in the 34thth minute got Arne Söderberg to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Klement Gieraltowski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Arne Söderberg made a huge save. 38 minutes into the match, Punishment's goal looked a bit too open when Andrew Johnson came free, but Gonzalo Berdaitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gonzalo Berdaitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Scholten in the 40th minute of the match. Klement Gieraltowski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Arne Söderberg made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Klement Gieraltowski in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arne Söderberg saved Elizabeth Three Lions FC from getting behind. Tomualdo Sauca hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. In the 48th minute Richard Scholten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonzalo Berdaitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Klement Gieraltowski made a kick off. Gonzalo Berdaitz made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Andrew Johnson sent off a good shot on target. Elizabeth Three Lions FC's Arne Söderberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Klement Gieraltowski in the 59th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, Klement Gieraltowski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arne Söderberg. Elizabeth Three Lions FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Klement Gieraltowski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. After 64 played minutes Punishment got a freekick which was hit by Emil Bartocha. Arne Söderberg came out of the goal in the 68th minute to try and stop a shot by Punishment's Klement Gieraltowski. But to his dismay, Klement Gieraltowski quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. Elizabeth Three Lions FC made a substitution. Alastair Howson replaced Louis Lobb. Cvetin Luković kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 77thth minute of the game Klement Gieraltowski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Elizabeth Three Lions FC's Arne Söderberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Punishment's Klement Gieraltowski in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elizabeth Three Lions FC's goalie prevented a goal. Punishment's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Klement Gieraltowski in the 87th minute. Punishment's Klement Gieraltowski was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arne Söderberg in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Klement Gieraltowski struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Arne Söderberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Punishment. Tomualdo Sauca's late challenge caught a Elizabeth Three Lions FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tomualdo Sauca helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st match minute, Punishment was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tamir Capitan to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Elizabeth Three Lions FC defense, Tomualdo Sauca kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arne Söderberg. The Elizabeth Three Lions FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arne Söderberg should have stopped the shot. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Punishment fans cheered their team off the field, for while Elizabeth Three Lions FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.