U18 World League

Slakthuskurvan
Spectators: 8451 (Terracing: 6339, Seating: 1943, VIP seats: 169) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mircea Dumitrana took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Säfvahöjden booed when Buffalo Timişoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Șerban Gugea didn't get a good kick on the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in Buffalo Timişoara fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 16th minute. Penalty! In the 26th minute, Manole Mihăescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 28 minutes into the match, Buffalo Timişoara's goal looked a bit too open when Boris Eklund came free, but Aron Râznicu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Simon Igelström fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aron Râznicu having to interfere. Säfvahöjden's Ivar Gustafsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cosmin Drăghincescu in the 34th minute of play. Ivar Gustafsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Balint, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivar Gustafsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mircea Dumitrana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mircea Dumitrana in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivar Gustafsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th match minute, Säfvahöjden was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melker Boman to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cosmin Drăghincescu in the 45th minute of play forced Säfvahöjden's goalkeeper Ivar Gustafsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Óscar Fux kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Säfvahöjden's Konrad Vennerdal was substituted for Holger Granström. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Patrick Möllgren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aron Râznicu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. Avram Caba kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. In the 61st minute of the match Simon Igelström sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aron Râznicu skillfully saved the ball. Boris Eklund scored 1-0 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aron Râznicu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ivar Gustafsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonard Caragea, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. The supporters of Säfvahöjden booed when Buffalo Timişoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Avram Nandriș didn't get a good kick on the ball. Säfvahöjden's Håkan Petersson was substituted for Boris Eklund. In the 73rd minute of the match Simon Igelström sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aron Râznicu skillfully saved the ball. In the 76th minute Sigvard Ånger suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. In the 77th minute, Leonard Caragea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Avram Nandriș struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Ivar Gustafsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Buffalo Timişoara. The supporters of Säfvahöjden booed when Buffalo Timişoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Avram Nandriș didn't get a good kick on the ball. Oskar Hääger hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. In the 95th minute, Chris Gol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute of the match Cosmin Drăghincescu shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ivar Gustafsson showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Säfvahöjden were victorious despite being under pressure from Buffalo Timişoara for much of the match.