U18 World League

Lemel Sportpark
Spectators: 7724 (Terracing: 5794, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) Bengt-Åke Thidén started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 10 minutes into the game, Pieter den Hartog recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Staffan Lind. Pieter den Hartog showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 14 minutes into the match, Lemel SV's goal looked a bit too open when Johannes Torstensson came free, but Olivier Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Lemel SV booed when Linköpings AIK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bengt Torstensson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Linköpings AIK's Staffan Lind played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pieter den Hartog in the 20th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bengt-Åke Thidén during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Bengt-Åke Thidén kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Simon Swart during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Simon Swart hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Olivier Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt Torstensson in the 26th minute of play. Linköpings AIK's Staffan Lind played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pieter den Hartog in the 33rd minute of play. Staffan Lind showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edwin Aukes in the 35th minute of the match. After 36 played minutes Linköpings AIK got a freekick which was hit by Sven-Ove Glanselius. After a defensive mix-up in Linköpings AIK's zone, Leon Reiling stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Staffan Lind came out of the goal and Leon Reiling tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Lemel SV booed when Linköpings AIK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bengt Torstensson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edwin Aukes in the 43rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Staffan Lind, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriele Batistuta in the 47th minute of play forced Linköpings AIK's goalkeeper Staffan Lind to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 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 Ton Janus came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Lemel SV fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ton Janus couldn't finish the play. 57 minutes into the match, Gabriele Batistuta notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Linköpings AIK's Staffan Lind. Staffan Lind was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Staffan Lind stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edwin Aukes's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. After a rather tough play, Lemel SV's Leon Reiling got a free kick in the 67th minute. Oscar Walmarsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Olivier Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt-Åke Thidén in the 71st minute of play. Edwin Aukes hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. 78 minutes into the game, Bengt-Åke Thidén recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Olivier Kahn. Bengt-Åke Thidén showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Ton Janus charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ton Janus the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ton Janus hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, Lemel SV could leave the field as winners, despite Linköpings AIK having more of the ball for most of the match.