U23 World League

GABILONDO
Spectators: 7760 (Terracing: 5821, Seating: 1785, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Isak Qvarnström got the match started through his kick off. 6 minutes into the match, Helge Gustafsson notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of ORIZABA F.C.'s Ramon George. Ramon George was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 11 minutes into the match, Ubaldo Mogel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adrian Springfält. SJÖARED's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ubaldo Mogel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Ramon George made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isak Qvarnström in the 16th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Urban Rudberg had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ramon George. ORIZABA F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Urban Rudberg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 21st minute, Carolo Cristos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. SJÖARED's Urban Rudberg got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Helge Gustafsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Ramon George tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. ORIZABA F.C.'s Ramon George played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Urban Rudberg in the 36th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in SJÖARED's zone, Albano Rodriguez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adrian Springfält came out of the goal and Albano Rodriguez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The wind increased when Carolo Cristos made the kick off in the second half. In the 57th minute, Urban Rudberg made a precise shot to the right of Ramon George. ORIZABA F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. ORIZABA F.C.'s Ramon George played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isak Qvarnström in the 62nd minute of play. In the 64th minute Victor Castellani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adrian Springfält saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Isak Qvarnström managed to get in a good position for a shot. SJÖARED's supporters rose to their feet, but Isak Qvarnström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ramon George breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. SJÖARED made a substitution. Sture Göransson replaced Isak Qvarnström. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind ORIZABA F.C.'s goalkeeper Ramon George, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. ORIZABA F.C.'s Ramon George played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Helge Gustafsson in the 71st minute of play. Helge Gustafsson struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Ramon George didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SJÖARED. After 80 played minutes ORIZABA F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Arturo Serafo. 81 minutes into the game, Gunnar Hellström was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SJÖARED's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ORIZABA F.C. the free kick. A collision led to SJÖARED getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Gunnar Hellström hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sture Göransson in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ramon George prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ramon George took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Helge Gustafsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of SJÖARED booed when ORIZABA F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arturo Serafo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adrian Springfält made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victor Castellani in the 92nd minute of play. In the 95th minute, Kenneth Kihlman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.