U21 World League

Eduardo Galeano
Spectators: 8040 (Terracing: 6031, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) Toro Grana made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toro Grana in the 2nd minute of play forced FC Hackspett U21's goalkeeper Joachim Holmgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FC Hackspett U21 booed when los nadies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aquilino Unai didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miromir Szostak in the 6th minute of play forced los nadies's goalkeeper Eusébio Caiado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Shi Li Sha in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eusébio Caiado saved los nadies from getting behind. FC Hackspett U21's Joachim Holmgren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save FC Hackspett U21 from getting a goal against them. 14 minutes into the match, los nadies's goal looked a bit too open when Shi Li Sha came free, but Eusébio Caiado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Maximo Galo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Joachim Holmgren was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. Eusébio Caiado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miromir Szostak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, los nadies's Jude Bellinger got a free kick in the 28th minute. Miromir Szostak's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eusébio Caiado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Joachim Holmgren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toro Grana, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute, Shi Li Sha ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Eusébio Caiado was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Joachim Holmgren came out of the goal in the 40th minute to try and stop a shot by los nadies's Amado Inautzi. But to his dismay, Amado Inautzi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. FC Hackspett U21's Joachim Holmgren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save FC Hackspett U21 from getting a goal against them. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Shi Li Sha was the one to do the kick off. los nadies's Eusébio Caiado proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save los nadies from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, los nadies's Eusébio Caiado got control of the ball when Shi Li Sha tried to sneak it across the goal line. Joachim Holmgren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Toro Grana in the 64th minute of the match. In the 67th minute, FC Hackspett U21's Shi Li Sha ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Eusébio Caiado. Eusébio Caiado yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. FC Hackspett U21's Kara Melo was substituted for Göran Ekelund. After 72 played minutes FC Hackspett U21 got a freekick which was hit by Kara Melo. FC Hackspett U21 made a substitution. Edvard Klemensson replaced Ye Feng Feng. Kara Melo kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Shi Li Sha's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 75thth minute, Eusébio Caiado skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 76th minute FC Hackspett U21 were awarded a corner. Edvard Klemensson went to the cornerflag to take it. If Miromir Szostak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the FC Hackspett U21 defense, Toro Grana kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joachim Holmgren. The FC Hackspett U21 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joachim Holmgren should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, los nadies's Amado Inautzi got a free kick in the 89th minute. Joachim Holmgren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Toro Grana in the 93rd minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.