World League

NTA
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rune Tronstad made the kick off which started today's match. Edmund Balkiewicz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. NTA19's Ørjan Hauger quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Hugo Vander, made in the 7th minute of the game. Rune Tronstad came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Guga de Azevedo could save by the left post. Guga de Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rune Grøndalen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 11 minutes, Rune Grøndalen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NTA19's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rune Grøndalen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Xandeco FC's Guga de Azevedo got control of the ball when Chris Godø tried to sneak it across the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Rune Tronstad had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Guga de Azevedo. Xandeco FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rune Tronstad was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. When Xandeco FC's Edmund Balkiewicz in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NTA19's goalie prevented a goal. Julius Tveit charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Julius Tveit the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Xandeco FC booed when NTA19 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julius Tveit didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lino Vander, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. With a little luck, Xandeco FC's Guga de Azevedo got control of the ball when Chris Godø tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 29th match minute, NTA19 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julius Tveit to maneuver through the defense. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luiz Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Xandeco FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lino Vander in the 31st minute. Lino Vander made a great header on Xandeco FC's corner, it was just that NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth managed to reach the ball for a save. 37 minutes into the game, Hugo Vander threw the ball into play from the sideline. NTA19's Ørjan Hauger quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Guga de Azevedo was out of position in the 38 minute of play, and Chris Godø capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Chris Godø really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmund Balkiewicz in the 41st minute of play forced NTA19's goalkeeper Jan-Frode Aarseth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jan-Frode Aarseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmund Balkiewicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmund Balkiewicz in the 43rd minute of play forced NTA19's goalkeeper Jan-Frode Aarseth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmund Balkiewicz in the 44th minute of the match.

Jan-Frode Aarseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeremias Luzea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 54th minute of the match Xandeco FC got a corner. NTA19's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lino Vander ran over to the corner to take the kick. With a little luck, NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth got control of the ball when Edmund Balkiewicz tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Rune Grøndalen managed to get in a good position for a shot. NTA19's supporters rose to their feet, but Rune Grøndalen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Guga de Azevedo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rune Tronstad in the 59th minute of play forced Xandeco FC's goalkeeper Guga de Azevedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicolas Nóbrega in the 61st minute of the match. A collision led to NTA19 getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Brede Woll hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rune Tronstad in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Guga de Azevedo saved Xandeco FC from getting behind. 71 minutes into the game, Edmund Balkiewicz recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jan-Frode Aarseth. Edmund Balkiewicz showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. 75 minutes into the game, NTA19's Rune Tronstad nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Guga de Azevedo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Guga de Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rune Tronstad, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Julius Tveit kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 88 played minutes, Xandeco FC's Lino Vander shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jan-Frode Aarseth came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Xandeco FC reached it. Rune Grøndalen struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Guga de Azevedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NTA19. Edmund Balkiewicz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Jan-Frode Aarseth made a huge save. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. NTA19 were victorious despite being under pressure from Xandeco FC for much of the match.