U21 World League

Astro Arena
Spectators: 7547 (Terracing: 5662, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Flavian Garcon got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Mats Hultstrand hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Dexiators fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when Dexiators's Fritz Aleberg looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 19 minutes had been played when some careless play by Dexiators's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Benoît Lamarre was slow to take the kick. During this time Rathmore Lime Tree's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Rathmore Lime Tree's corner Benoît Lamarre fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sven-Edvin Vedholm quite easily take care of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Flavian Garcon in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sven-Edvin Vedholm prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfons Gallin during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Alfons Gallin kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Sven-Edvin Vedholm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavian Garcon in the 30th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Dexiators's Mats Hultstrand got a free kick in the 30th minute. Adil Magaud charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adil Magaud the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Rathmore Lime Tree's Adil Magaud got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Dexiators's Mats Hultstrand got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Sven-Edvin Vedholm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benoît Lamarre in the 36th minute of play. In the 41st minute, Magnus Boklund left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Dexiators fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

53 minutes into the match, Rathmore Lime Tree's goal looked a bit too open when Fritz Aleberg came free, but Sofyane Valognes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Dexiators getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Rasmus Löfgren hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benoît Lamarre got free with Sven-Edvin Vedholm in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hervé Annette in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sven-Edvin Vedholm, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 63 minutes into the game, Bakary Guinaudeau was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rathmore Lime Tree's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dexiators the free kick. Bakary Guinaudeau kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Rathmore Lime Tree's zone, Fritz Aleberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sofyane Valognes came out of the goal and Fritz Aleberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 67 played minutes Rathmore Lime Tree got a freekick which was hit by Honoré Villot. If Flavian Garcon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sven-Edvin Vedholm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flavian Garcon in the 75th minute of the match. When Alfons Gallin was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 86 minutes had been played. The supporters of Rathmore Lime Tree booed when Dexiators was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfons Gallin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adil Magaud could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Sven-Edvin Vedholm made a huge save. Hervé Annette sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fritz Aleberg took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 92nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Sofyane Valognes. Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 93 minutes of play Rathmore Lime Tree's Bakary Guinaudeau was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Rathmore Lime Tree's Bakary Guinaudeau got a free kick in the 93rd minute. A collision led to Rathmore Lime Tree getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Flavian Garcon hit a great ball.