U18 World League

Honorato Maxin
Spectators: 8522 (Terracing: 6392, Seating: 1960, VIP seats: 170) Hummerfiskarna's Åke Palmquist 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. Maurinho Matos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gottfrid Kullander read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Bernt Ersman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 8th minute Maurinho Matos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gottfrid Kullander saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Augustus Batalla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernt Ersman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Hummerfiskarna booed when Bustick Sport was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaston Havier didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 18th minute Bernt Ersman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Augustus Batalla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 22nd minute, Eric Lövgren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 25 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Gottfrid Kullander had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dalmacio Txartiko. Maurinho Matoss short, quick shot in the 26thth minute got Gottfrid Kullander to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Bustick Sport booed when Hummerfiskarna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eric Lövgren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bustick Sport's Gaston Havier quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Erik Qvarnström, made in the 30th minute of the game. Gottfrid Kullander made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Maurinho Matos sent off a good shot on target. Hummerfiskarna's Gottfrid Kullander proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save Hummerfiskarna from getting a goal against them. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Gottfrid Kullander, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gualterio Aureo's late challenge caught a Hummerfiskarna's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gualterio Aureo helped the player get up and apologised. Gualterio Aureo hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gualterio Aureo made a kick off. In the 60th minute, Fred Karlberg had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. During the 60th minute of the match Gualterio Aureo completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gualterio Aureo a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Hummerfiskarna's Kevin Wållander was substituted for Fred Karlberg. In the 62nd minute, Gualterio Aureo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hummerfiskarna's Gottfrid Kullander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maurinho Matos in the 65th minute of play. When Bustick Sport's Maurinho Matos in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hummerfiskarna's goalie prevented a goal. Maurinho Matos struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Gottfrid Kullander didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bustick Sport. The referee felt a red card was in order, 77 minutes into the game, when Rasmus Månsson put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Hummerfiskarna fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 77th minute. Penalty! A collision led to Hummerfiskarna getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Erik Qvarnström hit a great ball. In the 89th match minute, Bustick Sport was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaston Havier to maneuver through the defense. Augustus Batalla made an important save on a dangerous shot by Åke Palmquist in the 90th minute. Bustick Sport were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.