U21 World League

Ninja Stadion
Spectators: 7577 (Terracing: 5683, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 151) Ninjas FK's Lars-Erik Jakobsson 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. Lars-Erik Jakobsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 3 minutes into the match, El Pinar's goal looked a bit too open when Lars-Erik Jakobsson came free, but Aztore Sarantes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Reine Stenkvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rigoberto Manso in the 5th minute of the match. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ninjas FK's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Conrado Rios was slow to take the kick. During this time El Pinar's players had a chance to rest. The corner led El Pinar's Conrado Rios to fire away a dangerous shot which Reine Stenkvist despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Lars-Erik Jakobsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ninjas FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Pinar the free kick. Reine Stenkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigoberto Manso, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. After 26 played minutes Ninjas FK got a freekick which was hit by Lars-Erik Jakobsson. Reine Stenkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigoberto Manso, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 30 minutes into the match, Ninjas FK's goal looked a bit too open when Rigoberto Manso came free, but Reine Stenkvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Reine Stenkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rigoberto Manso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to El Pinar getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Conrado Rios hit a great ball. Aztore Sarantes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lars-Erik Jakobsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute Lars-Erik Jakobsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aztore Sarantes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of El Pinar booed when Ninjas FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jens-Åke Svanberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 45 played minutes Ninjas FK got a freekick which was hit by Jens-Åke Svanberg. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Rigoberto Manso got free with Reine Stenkvist in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aztore Sarantes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lars-Erik Jakobsson's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. Ninjas FK's Reine Stenkvist proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Ninjas FK from getting a goal against them. The supporters of El Pinar booed when Ninjas FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jens-Åke Svanberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Reine Stenkvist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rosario Encalada's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. When Ninjas FK's Lars-Erik Jakobsson in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El Pinar's goalie prevented a goal. Reine Stenkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigoberto Manso, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Lars-Erik Jakobsson scored 1-0 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aztore Sarantes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Reine Stenkvist made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rigoberto Manso in the 83rd minute. Aztore Sarantes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars-Erik Jakobsson in the 90th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Fulgencio Lazaeta kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Reine Stenkvist. That made the score 1-1 in the 93 minute of play. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.