U21 World League

GROAPA
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. August Ryberg started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ryszard Borcz in the 4th minute of play forced HEDONISM U18's goalkeeper Mikael Rudqvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Basarab Zburliş hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. DINAMO's Adam Rednic got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Frank Utfal hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. 11 minutes into the match, DINAMO's goal looked a bit too open when August Ryberg came free, but Romeo Iovanovici reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mikael Rudqvist was a little too slow when Lucrețiu Nicodim got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 17th minute. The score was now 1-0. The HEDONISM U18 fans' excitement grew in the 21st match minute when HEDONISM U18's August Ryberg looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When August Ryberg came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the HEDONISM U18 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that August Ryberg couldn't finish the play. Romeo Iovanovici took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from August Ryberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivar Pilblad kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 29thth minute of the game August Ryberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but DINAMO's Romeo Iovanovici was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 30 minutes into the game, Lucrețiu Nicodim cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Mikael Rudqvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, HEDONISM U18's Rune Bagge got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Fredrik Ahlbom received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Romeo Iovanovici tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lucrețiu Nicodim sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. HEDONISM U18's defense didn't have a chance, in the 40th minute, when Basarab Zburliş scored to the left of an out of position Mikael Rudqvist, making the score, 3-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by August Ryberg in the 47th minute of play forced DINAMO's goalkeeper Romeo Iovanovici to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Adam Rednic made a kick off. Romeo Iovanovici took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Utfal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. August Rybergs short, quick shot in the 60thth minute got Romeo Iovanovici to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. DINAMO's Romeo Iovanovici proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save DINAMO from getting a goal against them. Basarab Zburliş was shown his second yellow card after 66 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Basarab Zburliş kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling August Ryberg in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Romeo Iovanovici prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When HEDONISM U18's August Ryberg in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DINAMO's goalie prevented a goal. 86 minutes into the match, HEDONISM U18's goal looked a bit too open when Ryszard Borcz came free, but Mikael Rudqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When HEDONISM U18's August Ryberg in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DINAMO's goalie prevented a goal. DINAMO were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of HEDONISM U18 for a fine match.