U21 World League

Beira Rio
Spectators: 8022 (Terracing: 6018, Seating: 1845, VIP seats: 159) FC Kurdistan's Fabian Lundström 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. Alisson Goycochea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Martinsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. 12 minutes into the game, FC Kurdistan's Fabian Lundström nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alisson Goycochea made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 15th minute Fabian Lundström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Goycochea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edward Bergström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucas Head Son's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Head Son in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edward Bergström saved FC Kurdistan from getting behind. Alisson Goycochea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jari Litmanen, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. When Gustaf Lundblad fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Kurdistan's protests and gave Gustaf Lundblad a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Gustaf Lundblad hit a great ball. 36 minutes into the match, FC Kurdistan's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Head Son came free, but Edward Bergström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Martinsson in the 40th minute of play forced INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goalkeeper Alisson Goycochea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Joseph Damm replaced Jari Litmanen. In the 46th minute, Geovanni Ramalho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 48 minutes into the match, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Lundström came free, but Alisson Goycochea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half FC Kurdistan were leading 0-1. 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 Lucas Head Son to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, FC Kurdistan's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Valencia came free, but Edward Bergström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Alisson Goycochea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabian Lundström in the 53rd minute of play. In the 55thth minute of the game Lucas Head Son who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Kurdistan's Edward Bergström was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after FC Kurdistan's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lucas Head Son took the corner. FC Kurdistan's Edward Bergström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Head Son in the 61st minute of play. In the 64th minute, Kauan Gonçalves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA defense, Alex Martinsson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alisson Goycochea. The INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alisson Goycochea should have stopped the shot. Alisson Goycochea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jordan Peterson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Geovanni Ramalho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Edward Bergström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geovanni Ramalho, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Lucas Head Son was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Edward Bergström in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucas Head Son in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edward Bergström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alisson Goycochea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Martinsson in the 83rd minute of play. Alisson Goycochea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jordan Peterson in the 85th minute of play. In the 85th match minute, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucas Head Son to maneuver through the defense. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Alisson Goycochea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabian Lundström in the 90th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geovanni Ramalho in the 92nd minute of play forced FC Kurdistan's goalkeeper Edward Bergström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alex Martinsson charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alex Martinsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 93rd minute, Alex Martinsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fred Valencia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edward Bergström having to interfere. FC Kurdistan's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.