U18 World League

Dream Arena
Spectators: 7707 (Terracing: 5782, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) Ernst Nordgren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Timothy Cini in the 3rd minute. After 7 played minutes Seraċini Għawdxin got a freekick which was hit by Timothy Cini. 10 minutes into the match, Seraċini Għawdxin's goal looked a bit too open when Villiam Ekman came free, but Steve Rizzo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Hawelka Himalayan High getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Agne Bodin hit a great ball. Seraċini Għawdxin's Steve Rizzo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kent Lennartsson in the 18th minute of play. Gottfrid Almkvist charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gottfrid Almkvist the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 19th match minute, Hawelka Himalayan High was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gottfrid Almkvist to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Seraċini Għawdxin's Edward Gruppetta slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ernst Nordgren. That made the score 1-0 after 21 minutes of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers William Manicolo in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ernst Nordgren saved Hawelka Himalayan High from getting behind. Hawelka Himalayan High's Ernst Nordgren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Hawelka Himalayan High from getting a goal against them. After 34 played minutes Hawelka Himalayan High got a freekick which was hit by Gottfrid Almkvist. Hawelka Himalayan High's Ernst Nordgren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Hawelka Himalayan High from getting a goal against them. Ernst Nordgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Gruppetta in the 38th minute of play. A collision led to Hawelka Himalayan High getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Agne Bodin hit a great ball. Ernst Nordgren was out of position in the 41 minute of play, and Edward Gruppetta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edward Gruppetta really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Jesper Arvidsson was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 45 minutes into the match. In the 48th minute there was a penalty for Seraċini Għawdxin. Edward Gruppetta stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Ernst Nordgren. 3-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Villiam Ekman stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Villiam Ekman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Steve Rizzo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 64 minutes into the game, Clayton Vella was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Seraċini Għawdxin's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hawelka Himalayan High the free kick. After a rather tough play, Seraċini Għawdxin's Clayton Vella got a free kick in the 65th minute. Måns Rosen struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Steve Rizzo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hawelka Himalayan High. Steve Rizzo made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Villiam Ekman sent off a good shot on target. In the 70th minute Hawelka Himalayan High were awarded a corner. Villiam Ekman went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 71st minute, Clayton Vella left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Seraċini Għawdxin fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. A collision led to Hawelka Himalayan High getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Villiam Ekman hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Clayton Vella had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. The supporters of Seraċini Għawdxin booed when Hawelka Himalayan High was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvin Stålman didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 83rd minute of the match Edward Gruppetta shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ernst Nordgren showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Ernst Nordgren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Scriha in the 84th minute of the match. A collision led to Seraċini Għawdxin getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Michael Cassar Overend hit a great ball. Ernst Nordgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Scriha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ernst Nordgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Gruppetta in the 94th minute of play. In the 95th minute, Marco Scriha made a precise shot to the right of Ernst Nordgren. Hawelka Himalayan High's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. Seraċini Għawdxin's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.