U21 World League

Reval Fortress Arena
Spectators: 7770 (Terracing: 5828, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Thomas Nässén kicked off to start the match. Thomas Nässén's late challenge caught a FC Rebel's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Thomas Nässén helped the player get up and apologised. Thomas Nässén kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Tom Rank's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Elias Johnsson was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. Kjell-Arne Sandell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ando Roosaare showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Nässén in the 6th minute of the match. With a little luck, Ocean´s Eleven's Elias Johnsson got control of the ball when Riivo Püha tried to sneak it across the goal line. 17 minutes into the game, Ocean´s Eleven's Thomas Nässén nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ando Roosaare made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 22nd minute, Kaspar Hernes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ando Roosaare took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thomas Nässén, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anders Runeberg's late challenge caught a FC Rebel's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anders Runeberg helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of FC Rebel booed when Ocean´s Eleven was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anders Runeberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Rebel's Udo Talts got a free kick in the 31st minute. When Ocean´s Eleven's Thomas Nässén in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Rebel's goalie prevented a goal. When Ocean´s Eleven's Thomas Nässén in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Rebel's goalie prevented a goal. In the 36thth minute of the game Kjell-Arne Sandell who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Rebel's Ando Roosaare was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Udo Talts kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Elias Johnsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Udo Talts, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. The audience was convinced that Thomas Nässén's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ando Roosaare was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. In the 45th minute, Marti Künnapuu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The FC Rebel players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ocean´s Eleven were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Riivo Püha made the kick off in the second half. In the 50th minute, Magnus Pulver ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Elias Johnsson was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Elias Johnsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Riivo Püha, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. 55 minutes into the match, Tom Rank had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Elias Johnsson. Ocean´s Eleven's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tom Rank was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. 60 minutes into the match, Ocean´s Eleven's goal looked a bit too open when Alvar Vilep came free, but Elias Johnsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kjell-Arne Sandell in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ando Roosaare prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ando Roosaare made an important save on a dangerous shot by Thomas Nässén in the 64th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Udo Talts managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Rebel's supporters rose to their feet, but Udo Talts was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elias Johnsson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ocean´s Eleven's Kevin Julin was substituted for Kjell-Arne Sandell. Ocean´s Eleven's Freddie Lindström was substituted for Ingemar Sigman. If Thomas Nässén had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Riivo Püha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute, Tom Rank left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Rebel fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. FC Rebel's Ando Roosaare proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save FC Rebel from getting a goal against them. 87 minutes into the match, Tom Rank had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Elias Johnsson. Ocean´s Eleven's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tom Rank was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-2. Tom Rank kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Ando Roosaare showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kevin Julin in the 93rd minute of the match. Riivo Püha hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. FC Rebel were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Ocean´s Eleven for a fine match.