U18 World League

Ofta
Spectators: 7570 (Terracing: 5679, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) In the 5th minute, Espartaco Castellano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, PERSPOLIS's Florian Azofra got a free kick in the 10th minute. John Arvidsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florian Azofra, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. The supporters of PERSPOLIS booed when Menofta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dennis Lundkvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xuaco Otero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Menofta were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after PERSPOLIS's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dennis Lundkvist took the corner. After taking down the ball on Menofta's corner Dennis Lundkvist fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Manolo Ucero quite easily take care of the ball. 22 minutes into the match, Menofta's goal looked a bit too open when Xuaco Otero came free, but John Arvidsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. PERSPOLIS's Gaston Delgado got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Olov Österberg kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. After 31 played minutes, PERSPOLIS's Martino Taules shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper John Arvidsson 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 PERSPOLIS reached it. Menofta's Olov Österberg got his second yellow card of the match in the 34th minute. The referee ordered Olov Österberg off the ground. In the 35th match minute, Menofta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olov Österberg to maneuver through the defense. Menofta's John Arvidsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaston Delgado in the 42nd minute of play. Sven-Arne Lundqvist might have been able to make a better finish in the 45th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Manolo Ucero. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sven-Arne Lundqvist ran back to his position shaking his head. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sven-Arne Lundqvist to strike the kick off in the second half. A hard shot 54 in the game by Xuaco Otero from a close distance when the talented John Arvidsson managed to make a qualified save. Menofta's players were relieved. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dennis Lundkvist during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Xuaco Otero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Menofta's Karl-Johan Siggesson got a free kick in the 60th minute. Manolo Ucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven-Arne Lundqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Gaston Delgado succeeded in the game's 74th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-2. Xuaco Otero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. PERSPOLIS walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.