U18 World League

Home Field
Spectators: 7444 (Terracing: 5584, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) La Coruña FC's Koen Van der Hoeven 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. Conrado Atarratze didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gabriel Törnkvist went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koen Van der Hoeven in the 9th minute of play forced Koffe Boys's goalkeeper Magnus Vidman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Algot Danielsson during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Koffe Boys getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Algot Danielsson hit a great ball. 13 minutes into the match, Koffe Boys's goal looked a bit too open when Koen Van der Hoeven came free, but Magnus Vidman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, La Coruña FC's Conrado Atarratze got control of the ball when Gabriel Törnkvist tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 20th minute, Koen Van der Hoeven made a precise shot to the right of Magnus Vidman. Koffe Boys's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. John Beckström could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Conrado Atarratze made a huge save. When Siro Eduino fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Coruña FC's protests and gave Siro Eduino a yellow card for diving instead. After 24 played minutes La Coruña FC got a freekick which was hit by Siro Eduino. Conrado Atarratze made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from John Beckström in the 30th minute of play. 32 minutes into the game, La Coruña FC's Koen Van der Hoeven nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Magnus Vidman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. When La Coruña FC's Koen Van der Hoeven in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Koffe Boys's goalie prevented a goal. Magnus Vidman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Txema in the 38th minute of the match. Conrado Atarratze showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Vennerström, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Koen Van der Hoeven sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Magnus Vidman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siro Eduino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Koffe Boys's Georg Vallengren got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Conrado Atarratze made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Markus Lundblad in the 47th minute of play. Magnus Vidman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Koen Van der Hoeven in the 48th minute of play. After the first half La Coruña FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for John Beckström to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, John Beckström made a precise shot to the right of Conrado Atarratze. La Coruña FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After 57 played minutes Koffe Boys got a freekick which was hit by Claes Bergren. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Koen Van der Hoeven in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Magnus Vidman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 60 minutes into the match, La Coruña FC's goal looked a bit too open when John Beckström came free, but Conrado Atarratze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 61 minutes into the match, La Coruña FC's goal looked a bit too open when Georg Vallengren came free, but Conrado Atarratze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gabriel Törnkvist fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Koffe Boys's protests and gave Gabriel Törnkvist a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Koffe Boys's Gabriel Törnkvist got a free kick in the 62nd minute. During the 64th minute of the match Gabriel Törnkvist completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gabriel Törnkvist a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 67 minutes, John Beckström mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Koffe Boys and the La Coruña FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 67th minute, John Beckström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Koen Van der Hoeven who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 70thth minute tested the skills of Magnus Vidman when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 73 minutes of play, Koffe Boys's John Beckström made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Conrado Atarratze was left in no man's land by his defense there! John Beckström, 76 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. 93 minutes into the match, La Coruña FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Vennerström came free, but Conrado Atarratze reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.