U18 World League

Theatre of Dreams
Spectators: 7732 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) 4 minutes into the game, one of Kopparmora BK:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 6th minute there was a penalty for Pryaporets. Violet Altimirski stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Göran Johnsson. 1-0. 17 minutes into the game, Kopparmora BK's Birger Adelsköld nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gianluigi Donnarumma made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 23 minutes into the match, Kopparmora BK's goalkeeper Göran Johnsson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zhelyo Tzingilev. Göran Johnsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhelyo Tzingilev, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. If Zhelyo Tzingilev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gianluigi Donnarumma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Scott Pass, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Gianluigi Donnarumma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Scott Pass, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Birger Adelsköld made the kick off in the second half. Edmund Wallander walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 57th match minute, Kopparmora BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustav Landin to maneuver through the defense. Zhelyo Tzingilev kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Pryaporets's Sevdalin Palatov was substituted for Boyan Yonov. In the 62nd minute, Zhelyo Tzingilev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Scott Best's late challenge caught a Pryaporets's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Scott Best helped the player get up and apologised. After 72 played minutes Kopparmora BK got a freekick which was hit by Scott Best. 81 minutes into the match, Pryaporets's goal looked a bit too open when Birger Adelsköld came free, but Gianluigi Donnarumma reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Birger Adelsköld during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 87th match minute, Kopparmora BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Birger Adelsköld to maneuver through the defense. When Pryaporets's Zhelyo Tzingilev in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kopparmora BK's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Pryaporets booed when Kopparmora BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Scott Best didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ancho Gurgov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.