U18 World League

Morängsvallen
Spectators: 7856 (Terracing: 5893, Seating: 1807, VIP seats: 156) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Patrik Löfgren got the match started through his kick off. Kristian Hellkvist didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Lauri Mäekala went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 9th minute, Erik Paju ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kristian Hellkvist was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lauri Mäekala in the 12th minute of play forced Nusnäs IF's goalkeeper Kristian Hellkvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 14 played minutes Nusnäs IF got a freekick which was hit by Patrik Löfgren. Kristian Hellkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lauri Mäekala, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. A collision led to Jk Tammeka 90 getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Lembit Noorpea hit a great ball. Patrik Löfgren struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Julius Leigo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nusnäs IF. Erik Paju's late challenge caught a Nusnäs IF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Erik Paju helped the player get up and apologised. When Jk Tammeka 90's Erik Paju in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nusnäs IF's goalie prevented a goal. Kristian Hellkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Paju, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute Nusnäs IF were awarded a corner. Alfons Österberg went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Nusnäs IF's Alfons Österberg to fire away a dangerous shot which Julius Leigo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Lägdin in the 36th minute of play forced Jk Tammeka 90's goalkeeper Julius Leigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Nusnäs IF's zone, Erik Paju stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kristian Hellkvist came out of the goal and Erik Paju tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Michael Lägdin struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Julius Leigo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nusnäs IF. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The wind increased when Erik Paju made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lauri Mäekala got free with Kristian Hellkvist in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Julius Leigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Lägdin in the 65th minute of the match. Julius Leigo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Lägdin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Nusnäs IF booed when Jk Tammeka 90 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alo Hermaste didn't get a good kick on the ball. 69 minutes into the match, Jk Tammeka 90's goal looked a bit too open when Patrik Löfgren came free, but Julius Leigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erik Paju received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Kristian Hellkvist came out and tried to block the shot, but Erik Paju slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 73rd minute. Kristian Hellkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Paju, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lennart Ingemarsson hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Nusnäs IF's Patrik Löfgren got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lauri Mäekala fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kristian Hellkvist having to interfere. Lauri Mäekala who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 84thth minute tested the skills of Kristian Hellkvist when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Kristian Hellkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Paju, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Jk Tammeka 90 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.