U21 World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 7700 (Terracing: 5776, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Constantin Mihu made the kick off which started today's match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kenneth Albohm during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Gärsnäs BF getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Kenneth Albohm hit a great ball. In the 5th minute Constantin Mihu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wang Cheng saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 7 minutes into the game, when Filip Ozon put in a rough tackle. Juventus PTM:s Mădălin Apostu showed great skill when he stopped Ingmar Östlund:s penalty. Mădălin Apostu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kenneth Albohm, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andrea Gabor struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Wang Cheng didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Juventus PTM. Andrea Gabor recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Gärsnäs BF's goalkeeper Wang Cheng had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Andrea Gabor. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucius Gabor in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wang Cheng prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gärsnäs BF's Kenneth Albohm got his second yellow card of the match in the 29th minute. The referee ordered Kenneth Albohm off the ground. After 30 played minutes Gärsnäs BF got a freekick which was hit by Kenneth Albohm. In the 41st minute, Timmy Ahlberg left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gärsnäs BF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bo-Erik Skröder during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

53 minutes into the game, Timmy Ahlberg recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mădălin Apostu. Timmy Ahlberg showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. 58 minutes into the match, Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Mădălin Apostu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Timmy Ahlberg. In the 59th minute of the match Gärsnäs BF got a corner. Juventus PTM's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ingmar Östlund ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Gärsnäs BF's Ingmar Östlund to fire away a dangerous shot which Mădălin Apostu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Juventus PTM's zone, Timmy Ahlberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mădălin Apostu came out of the goal and Timmy Ahlberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Juventus PTM's Mădălin Apostu got control of the ball when Timmy Ahlberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Juventus PTM booed when Gärsnäs BF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl-Johan Magnusson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andrea Gabor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Timmy Ahlberg who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 92ndth minute tested the skills of Mădălin Apostu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The Gärsnäs BF players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.