U18 World League

Preatorum
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) Alvin Aal made the kick off and thus started the match. Imre Karikas was a little too slow when Olof Östman got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 2nd minute. The score was now 1-0. Nils-Erik Sundberg hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. 13 minutes into the game, Kalju Viru cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Josef Österlund was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alvin Aal scored 1-2 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Josef Österlund, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Nisu Unn's Kalju Viru in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Preator Edikt's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute of the match, Olof Östman tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Imre Karikas saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. When Peedu Roosileht fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nisu Unn's protests and gave Peedu Roosileht a yellow card for diving instead. In the 31st minute, Peedu Roosileht hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvin Aal in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Josef Österlund prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kim Larsfelt charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kim Larsfelt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th minute, Kim Larsfelt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40thth minute of the game Kalju Viru who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Preator Edikt's Josef Österlund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Kalju Viru kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After the first half Nisu Unn were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Jens-Ove Ambjörnsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Imre Karikas having to interfere. When the match clock showed 59 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Kalju Viru sped through Preator Edikt's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Josef Österlund. Preator Edikt's Adam Kihlman was substituted for Olof Östman. A collision led to Nisu Unn getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Marko Merioja hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adam Kihlman in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Imre Karikas saved Nisu Unn from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adam Kihlman in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Imre Karikas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Preator Edikt's zone, Leo Kaber stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Josef Österlund came out of the goal and Leo Kaber tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Martin Dalberg kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Josef Österlund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kalju Viru in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 84th minute of the game Hubert Fernström made a throw-in which Adam Kihlman played forward. In the 85th minute Kalju Viru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josef Österlund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kalju Viru kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Imre Karikas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Kihlman, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. The Nisu Unn players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.