U21 World League

Xubrolas
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Axel Dahlberg kicked off to start the match. Arlindo Meireles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stig Stålman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rönnöfors FF's Johan Hultin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yan Rosado in the 4th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Isaac Åman managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rönnöfors FF's supporters rose to their feet, but Isaac Åman was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arlindo Meireles breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stig Stålman in the 23rd minute of play forced Xurupita FC's goalkeeper Arlindo Meireles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yan Rosado's late challenge caught a Rönnöfors FF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Yan Rosado helped the player get up and apologised. After 24 played minutes Xurupita FC got a freekick which was hit by Yan Rosado. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isaac Åman in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arlindo Meireles saved Xurupita FC from getting behind. A collision led to Rönnöfors FF getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Kim Gunnarsson hit a great ball. In the 40th minute of the match Frédson Donato sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Johan Hultin skillfully saved the ball. Arlindo Meireles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Åman in the 42nd minute of the match. Nils Ingemarsson hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Frédson Donato stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Nils Ingemarsson kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Arlindo Meireles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stig Stålman in the 58th minute of play. Axel Dahlberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carlos Fernando Rocha hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Isaac Åman kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arlindo Meireles. That made the score 1-3 in the 69 minute of play. Arlindo Meireles made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Jan Bogren sent off a good shot on target. In the 74th minute, Axel Dahlberg made a precise shot to the right of Arlindo Meireles. Xurupita FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. Angelo da Fonseca charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Angelo da Fonseca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Xurupita FC's Angelo da Fonseca got a free kick in the 85th minute. The supporters of Rönnöfors FF booed when Xurupita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frédson Donato didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 93rd minute, Axel Dahlberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Johan Hultin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laércio Alvarenga in the 96th minute of play. Arlindo Meireles made an important save on a dangerous shot by Axel Dahlberg in the 98th minute. Rönnöfors FF played a much better game than Xurupita FC and deserved their victory. The Xurupita FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.