U18 World League

Superdome
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) AC Superstar's Tobias Wall started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Artūras Peleckas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Holger Westerstrand didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Laimutis Baleika went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 15 minutes into the match, Harsh Gods's goal looked a bit too open when David Klintæus came free, but Vygandas Steponavičius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th minute, Sebastian Sjöberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laimutis Baleika in the 19th minute of play forced AC Superstar's goalkeeper Holger Westerstrand to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st match minute, AC Superstar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bo Kollberg to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tobias Wall in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vygandas Steponavičius saved Harsh Gods from getting behind. The supporters of Harsh Gods booed when AC Superstar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hans Törnblom didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tobias Wall sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vygandas Steponavičius was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Klintæus showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 35 minute of play. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Harsh Gods's goalkeeper Vygandas Steponavičius, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gert Kruuse hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Sebastian Sjöberg kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Laimutis Baleika fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Holger Westerstrand having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Artūras Juozapaitis to strike the kick off in the second half. Laimutis Baleika's late challenge caught a AC Superstar's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Laimutis Baleika helped the player get up and apologised. After 50 played minutes Harsh Gods got a freekick which was hit by Laimutis Baleika. 59 minutes into the match, Artūras Juozapaitis dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Holger Westerstrand, 1-3. Laimutis Baleika got his second yellow card in the match during the 62nd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to Harsh Gods getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Laimutis Baleika hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the match, Harsh Gods's goal looked a bit too open when Tobias Wall came free, but Vygandas Steponavičius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gražvydas Bulota fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Harsh Gods's protests and gave Gražvydas Bulota a yellow card for diving instead. Gražvydas Bulota hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. In the 71st minute Tobias Wall shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vygandas Steponavičius saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Artūras Juozapaitis hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tobias Wall in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vygandas Steponavičius saved Harsh Gods from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in AC Superstar's zone, Artūras Peleckas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Holger Westerstrand came out of the goal and Artūras Peleckas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the AC Superstar defense, Artūras Peleckas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Holger Westerstrand. The AC Superstar fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Holger Westerstrand should have stopped the shot. After 88 played minutes Harsh Gods got a freekick which was hit by Artūras Juozapaitis. In the 93rd minute, Bo Kollberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 94 in the game by Artūras Juozapaitis from a close distance when the talented Holger Westerstrand managed to make a qualified save. AC Superstar's players were relieved. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Harsh Gods had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.