U18 World League

Dnipro-Arena
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Thorbjørn Engsholm started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, Olexiy Bykaniv left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Vershina ESPN fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Saco FC's Jannich Brolyng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olexiy Bykaniv in the 6th minute of play. Jannich Brolyng was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Olexiy Bykaniv showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 9 minute of play. In the 14th minute, Thorbjørn Engsholm hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Saco FC fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Saco FC's Thorbjørn Engsholm 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thorbjørn Engsholm took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sergiy Moroz. Sergiy Moroz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. After 25 minutes, Olexiy Bykaniv made it 3-2 with a short kick to the right side. Saco FC's Jannich Brolyng tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thorbjørn Engsholm in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sergiy Moroz saved FC Vershina ESPN from getting behind. Jannich Brolyng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olexiy Bykaniv, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sergiy Moroz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Villiam Slott, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ditlef Thybring during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jannich Brolyng made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Anatoliy Mintenko sent off a good shot on target. Jannich Brolyng showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olexiy Bykaniv, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. In the 43rd match minute, Saco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ditlef Thybring to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th match minute, Saco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thorbjørn Engsholm to maneuver through the defense. Olexiy Bykaniv recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, FC Vershina ESPN's Kyrylo Krohmal got a free kick in the 47th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-2.

The wind increased when Olexiy Bykaniv made the kick off in the second half. Jannich Brolyng didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Olexiy Bykaniv went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-2 was the resulting score. Saco FC's Jannich Brolyng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olexiy Bykaniv in the 56th minute of play. 60 minutes into the game, Marius Wielandt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Saco FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Vershina ESPN the free kick. After 60 played minutes Saco FC got a freekick which was hit by Marius Wielandt. Anatoliy Mintenko scored 5-2 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jannich Brolyng, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 71 minutes into the match, Saco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anatoliy Mintenko came free, but Jannich Brolyng reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rdth minute of the game Villiam Slott who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Vershina ESPN's Sergiy Moroz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Sergiy Moroz was a little too slow when Thorbjørn Engsholm got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 75th minute. The score was now 6-3. Jannich Brolyng showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olexiy Bykaniv, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Wolfgang Bartolini kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. The supporters of Saco FC booed when FC Vershina ESPN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Pavlenko didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sergiy Moroz made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Thorbjørn Engsholm sent off a good shot on target. 89 minutes into the match, FC Vershina ESPN's goal looked a bit too open when Frederick Burnell came free, but Sergiy Moroz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jannich Brolyng showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olexiy Bykaniv, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. FC Vershina ESPN's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Anton Pavlenko in the 92nd minute. Olexiy Bykaniv hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC Vershina ESPN had played much better football throughout.