U18 World League

Faraway Field
Spectators: 7996 (Terracing: 5998, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Renan Quirino started the match with the kick off. Esbjörn Åkesson hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Renan Quirino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Per Landin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. After 8 minutes Lost Boys Sports Academy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Renan Quirino who took care of the corner kick. 9 minutes into the match, Sven-Edvin Hagström notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Lupere FC - DMZ's Walmir Leme. Walmir Leme was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Esbjörn Åkesson fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lost Boys Sports Academy's protests and gave Esbjörn Åkesson a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Lost Boys Sports Academy's Esbjörn Åkesson got a free kick in the 13th minute. In the 15th minute Mikael Åkerström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Walmir Leme saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lupere FC - DMZ's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Mikael Åkerström 15 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. 21 minutes into the game, Renan Quirino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Per Landin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mikael Åkerström succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 3-1 in the 27th playminute. Per Landin came out of the goal in the 31st minute to try and stop a shot by Lupere FC - DMZ's Renan Quirino. But to his dismay, Renan Quirino quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-2. After a defensive mix-up in Lupere FC - DMZ's zone, Sven-Edvin Hagström stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Walmir Leme came out of the goal and Sven-Edvin Hagström tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gonçalo Baptista during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 38 played minutes Lupere FC - DMZ got a freekick which was hit by Gonçalo Baptista. Lupere FC - DMZ's Walmir Leme played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mikael Åkerström in the 40th minute of play. In the 42nd minute Renan Quirino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per Landin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Lupere FC - DMZ getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Ricardo Goiano hit a great ball. 44 minutes into the game, Edgar Lundin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lost Boys Sports Academy's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lupere FC - DMZ the free kick. Edgar Lundin kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Per Landin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Renan Quirino, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sven-Edvin Hagström made a kick off. Renan Quirino received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Per Landin came out and tried to block the shot, but Renan Quirino slotted it home off the left post making it 3-3 in the 52nd minute. After some careless play in the Lost Boys Sports Academy defense, Renan Quirino kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Per Landin. The Lost Boys Sports Academy fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Per Landin should have stopped the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 60 minutes, Per Landin successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nils Bergström during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 61 played minutes Lost Boys Sports Academy got a freekick which was hit by Nils Bergström. Renan Quirino received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Per Landin came out and tried to block the shot, but Renan Quirino slotted it home off the left post making it 3-5 in the 65th minute. Renan Quirino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Lupere FC - DMZ's Renan Quirino in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lost Boys Sports Academy's goalie prevented a goal. Walmir Leme took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sven-Edvin Hagström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Renan Quirino in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Per Landin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 84 played minutes Renan Quirino rounded Lost Boys Sports Academy's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-6. Renan Quirino struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Per Landin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lupere FC - DMZ. Per Landin was a little too slow when Renan Quirino got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 89th minute. The score was now 3-7.