U21 World League

Sowliny Arena
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Szczepan Zaremba took the kick off in the first half of the match. Carl Klint kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the match, San Fantastico 89ers's goal looked a bit too open when Wasyl Mazierz came free, but Frans Pihlgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Szczepan Zaremba in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Frans Pihlgren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Wasyl Mazierz came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Sowliny ☆☆☆ A.D.2007 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 Wasyl Mazierz couldn't finish the play. 14 minutes into the match, San Fantastico 89ers's goal looked a bit too open when Olgierd Galaska came free, but Frans Pihlgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 16 played minutes San Fantastico 89ers got a freekick which was hit by Gustav Hjortberg. Per-Olof Påk charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Per-Olof Påk the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Bartosz Siembab kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Szczepan Zaremba in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Frans Pihlgren saved San Fantastico 89ers from getting behind. Gustav Hjortberg kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Sowliny ☆☆☆ A.D.2007's Frans Pihlgren threw himself towards the right post 34 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Olgierd Galaska, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Wasyl Knopek kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 38th minute Wasyl Mazierz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frans Pihlgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Szczepan Zaremba in the 40th minute of play forced San Fantastico 89ers's goalkeeper Frans Pihlgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Olgierd Galaska got free with Frans Pihlgren in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Wasyl Mazierz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 46th match minute, San Fantastico 89ers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carl Klint to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hans Månsson was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Sowliny ☆☆☆ A.D.2007's Szczepan Zaremba nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Frans Pihlgren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Frans Pihlgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Szczepan Zaremba in the 66th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, San Fantastico 89ers's goal looked a bit too open when Wasyl Mazierz came free, but Frans Pihlgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Szczepan Zaremba in the 70th minute of play forced San Fantastico 89ers's goalkeeper Frans Pihlgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Robin Juhlin fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored San Fantastico 89ers's protests and gave Robin Juhlin a yellow card for diving instead. After 72 played minutes San Fantastico 89ers got a freekick which was hit by Robin Juhlin. 73 minutes into the match, Sowliny ☆☆☆ A.D.2007's Wasyl Knopek sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Frans Pihlgren narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wasyl Mazierz in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Frans Pihlgren saved San Fantastico 89ers from getting behind. Frans Pihlgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olgierd Galaska in the 95th minute of play.