U21 World League

Friuli
Spectators: 7866 (Terracing: 5901, Seating: 1809, VIP seats: 156) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bernt Nordlander kicked off to start the match. Amos Maurizi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernt Nordlander in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernt Nordlander in the 7th minute of play forced A.S. Udinese's goalkeeper Amos Maurizi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tord Forsberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fortunato Leggeri in the 10th minute. Ralles Bollklubb's Jan Kellbom suffered a concussion after 14 minutes and had to leave the field. Ralles Bollklubb made a substitution. Bosse Boa replaced Jan Kellbom. A collision led to A.S. Udinese getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Arrigo Tana hit a great ball. In the 19th match minute, A.S. Udinese was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugenio Grossi to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Ralles Bollklubb's Tord Forsberg got control of the ball when Eugenio Grossi tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Ralles Bollklubb's Sven-Arne Bodin 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 A.S. Udinese's goalie prevented a goal. When Alessio Ferreri fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored A.S. Udinese's protests and gave Alessio Ferreri a yellow card for diving instead. Alessio Ferreri kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, A.S. Udinese's Alessio Ferreri got a free kick in the 36th minute. The audience was convinced that Eugenio Grossi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tord Forsberg was relentless in the 40th minute of the game. Anthon Kjellbom blasted a shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Amos Maurizi having to make a save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

In the 55th match minute, A.S. Udinese was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alessio Ferreri to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Sven-Arne Bodin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ralles Bollklubb's supporters rose to their feet, but Sven-Arne Bodin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amos Maurizi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Joachim Lind struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Amos Maurizi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ralles Bollklubb. 59 minutes into the match, A.S. Udinese's goal looked a bit too open when Bosse Boa came free, but Amos Maurizi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Bosse Boa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Amos Maurizi was relentless in the 60th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ernesto Delle Donne in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tord Forsberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emilio Dossena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tord Forsberg having to interfere. Sven-Arne Bodin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Amos Maurizi made a huge save. In the 80thth minute of the game Bernt Nordlander who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A.S. Udinese's Amos Maurizi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When A.S. Udinese's Ernesto Delle Donne in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ralles Bollklubb's goalie prevented a goal. Amos Maurizi made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Sven-Arne Bodin sent off a good shot on target. Amos Maurizi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bosse Boa in the 86th minute of play. Sven-Arne Bodin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 95th match minute, Ralles Bollklubb was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sven-Arne Bodin to maneuver through the defense. A.S. Udinese succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Ralles Bollklubb had controlled the match.