U23 World League

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Spectators: 7745 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) 3 minutes into the match, AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's goalkeeper Jan Fors had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aloísio Lendaa. Staffan Åman succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 5th playminute. Frank Novella's late challenge caught a AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Frank Novella helped the player get up and apologised. In the 8th minute, Frank Novella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 15 minutes into the match, AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Novella came free, but Jan Fors reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's goal looked a bit too open when Aloísio Lendaa came free, but Jan Fors reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aloísio Lendaa's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jan Fors firmly grabbed it by the left post. Frank Novella's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 24thth minute, Jan Fors skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Baxters Boys's Börje Albohm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivar Dahlberg in the 27th minute of play. A hard shot 29 in the game by Aloísio Lendaa from a close distance when the talented Jan Fors managed to make a qualified save. AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's players were relieved. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's goalkeeper Jan Fors, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Staffan Åman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Jan Fors made a huge save. After 42 played minutes AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK got a freekick which was hit by Jonas Mellin. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aloísio Lendaa was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Baxters Boys booed when AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stefan Willig didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jan Fors made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Radomir Debowy in the 54th minute of play. In the 56th minute, AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's Ivar Dahlberg ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Börje Albohm. Börje Albohm yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. Baxters Boys's John Guidetti was substituted for Cornelio Olayo. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ennio Piccioli during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 61st match minute, Baxters Boys was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ennio Piccioli to maneuver through the defense. Jan Fors showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christer Elg in the 63rd minute of the match. After having played for 66 minutes, John Guidetti managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Baxters Boys's supporters crossed their fingers, but John Guidetti was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uzay Gencalp in the 67th minute of play forced AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's goalkeeper Jan Fors to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 69th minute, Ennio Piccioli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Baxters Boys fans' excitement grew in the 72nd match minute when Baxters Boys's Uzay Gencalp 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Uzay Gencalp in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jan Fors prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Börje Albohm showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christer Högberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Börje Albohm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stefan Willig, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Börje Albohm made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ivar Dahlberg in the 93rd minute. After a rather tough play, AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's Reine Hjortberg got a free kick in the 95th minute. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.