U18 World League

Neptune Arena
Spectators: 7504 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) Alfred Lövgren started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute Philip Larsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gottfrid Kinnman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arne Billvall during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 10 minutes, Ulf Sundström mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Youth Academy Of Rhye and the Blomstermåla BK players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ulf Sundström hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Mattias Holm's late challenge caught a Blomstermåla BK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mattias Holm helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Blomstermåla BK booed when Youth Academy Of Rhye was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mattias Holm didn't get a good kick on the ball. Johnny Engström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Hultman, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Youth Academy Of Rhye's goal looked a bit too open when Alfred Lövgren came free, but Johnny Engström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th minute, Ulf Sundström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Youth Academy Of Rhye's Johnny Engström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Hultman in the 21st minute of play. In the 22nd minute Mattias Holm shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gottfrid Kinnman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Tomas Benett fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Youth Academy Of Rhye's protests and gave Tomas Benett a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Blomstermåla BK booed when Youth Academy Of Rhye was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Benett didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bengt-Arne Martinsson took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 25th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Johnny Engström. Youth Academy Of Rhye's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 28th minute, Edward Hultman left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Blomstermåla BK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After 30 played minutes Youth Academy Of Rhye got a freekick which was hit by Ulf Sundström. Mattias Holm was shown his second yellow card after 33 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Mattias Holm kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. A collision led to Blomstermåla BK getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Kent Skytt hit a great ball. If Malcolm Hård had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gottfrid Kinnman made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Malcolm Hård sent off a good shot on target. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Philip Larsson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After having played for 53 minutes, Malcolm Hård managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Youth Academy Of Rhye's supporters crossed their fingers, but Malcolm Hård was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Philip Larsson struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Gottfrid Kinnman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Youth Academy Of Rhye. Malcolm Hård sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 67th minute of the match Tomas Benett completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Tomas Benett a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Blomstermåla BK booed when Youth Academy Of Rhye was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Benett didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfred Lövgren in the 77th minute of play forced Youth Academy Of Rhye's goalkeeper Johnny Engström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Philip Larsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gottfrid Kinnman having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Arne Billvall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Blomstermåla BK booed when Youth Academy Of Rhye was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulf Sundström didn't get a good kick on the ball. Blomstermåla BK's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.