U23 World League

Grillen
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Angelo Di Maria started the match with the kick off. Kennet Lagerberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelo Di Maria in the 5th minute of the match. In the 7th match minute, Bearnaise EA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michel Byström to maneuver through the defense. Bearnaise EA's Grecco Rivadeneyra got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 13 minutes into the match, Rejunte de perros's goalkeeper Ernesto Natanael had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Urban Ahlroth. Kennet Lagerberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albano Hernando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute Rogelio Herauso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kennet Lagerberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Bearnaise EA's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Di Maria came free, but Kennet Lagerberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albano Hernando's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kennet Lagerberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. 32 minutes into the game, Rejunte de perros's Angelo Di Maria nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kennet Lagerberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. A collision led to Bearnaise EA getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Bogumil Bielatowicz hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albano Hernando in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kennet Lagerberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th minute, Albano Hernando made a precise shot to the right of Kennet Lagerberg. Bearnaise EA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Grecco Rivadeneyra made a kick off. Kennet Lagerberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albano Hernando, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After a rather tough play, Bearnaise EA's Grecco Rivadeneyra got a free kick in the 56th minute. 58 minutes into the match, Rejunte de perros's Albano Hernando sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kennet Lagerberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Michel Byström kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. The supporters of Bearnaise EA booed when Rejunte de perros was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Bernard didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rejunte de perros made a substitution. Albino Semeno replaced Angelo Di Maria. Rejunte de perros's Ivan Dalmai was substituted for Erasmo Aragones. In a very dangerous position, a player in Rejunte de perros fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 70th minute. Penalty! 78 minutes into the match, Rejunte de perros's goal looked a bit too open when Grecco Rivadeneyra came free, but Ernesto Natanael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ernesto Natanael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grecco Rivadeneyra, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Urban Ahlroth's late challenge caught a Rejunte de perros's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Urban Ahlroth helped the player get up and apologised. Urban Ahlroth kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Rejunte de perros's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.