World League

The Balaang Arena
Spectators: 9239 (Terracing: 6930, Seating: 2125, VIP seats: 184) Hummerfiskarna's Bolli Bolla started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by King Scorpio in the 3rd minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Holger Mattsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Hummerfiskarna's zone, King Scorpio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Holger Mattsson came out of the goal and King Scorpio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrea De Toro in the 9th minute of play forced A4p FC Gad's goalkeeper Glenn Fyfe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Hummerfiskarna's Florin Răducioiu got a free kick in the 9th minute. Holger Mattsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from King Scorpio in the 11th minute of play. In the 13th minute, Bolli Bolla made a precise shot to the right of Glenn Fyfe. A4p FC Gad's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Holger Mattsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iulian Berceanu charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Iulian Berceanu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 20th minute, Iulian Berceanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Glenn Fyfe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrea De Toro's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. Hummerfiskarna's Holger Mattsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by King Scorpio in the 26th minute of play. In the 30th minute, Andrea De Toro reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Glenn Fyfe. The goal made the score 2-0. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. James Batistuta replaced Flavius Cândroveanu. In the 35th minute King Scorpio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Holger Mattsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Glenn Fyfe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nils-Åke Lagerberg in the 38th minute of the match. Glenn Fyfe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Florin Răducioiu in the 39th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Florin Răducioiu came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nils-Åke Lagerberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Glenn Fyfe made a huge save. 48 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goalkeeper Glenn Fyfe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nils-Åke Lagerberg. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Hummerfiskarna made a substitution. Arnaldo Queirós replaced Andrea De Toro. 53 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Bolli Bolla came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 58 minutes into the game, James Batistuta recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Holger Mattsson. James Batistuta showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Hummerfiskarna's Holger Mattsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Batistuta in the 62nd minute of play. Holger Mattsson made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when James Batistuta sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when James Batistuta got free with Holger Mattsson in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Glenn Fyfe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnaldo Queirós, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Holger Mattsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from James Batistuta in the 73rd minute of the match. 77 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Karl-Michael Bergfelt came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th match minute, Hummerfiskarna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Conrado Olayo to maneuver through the defense. Hummerfiskarna's Rickard Malmström was substituted for Bjarte Paul. A collision led to Hummerfiskarna getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Conrado Olayo hit a great ball. Holger Mattsson was out of position in the 81 minute of play, and James Batistuta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. James Batistuta really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by 邱振广 during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Hummerfiskarna booed when A4p FC Gad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. 邱振广 didn't get a good kick on the ball. Glenn Fyfe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nils-Åke Lagerberg in the 87th minute of the match. Glenn Fyfe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arnaldo Queirós's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. A4p FC Gad's Alessandro Del Piero got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Holger Mattsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from James Batistuta in the 97th minute of the match. In the 98th minute, Arnaldo Queirós ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Glenn Fyfe was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. For all the effort they put into the match, the A4p FC Gad players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Hummerfiskarna.