U23 World League

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Spectators: 7714 (Terracing: 5787, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edgar Björkman made the kick off which started today's match. João Pedro Pepe was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Romeo Hizo made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Humberto Alcaraz sent off a good shot on target. Rune Söder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionuț Gane, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Purcaresti CSS's zone, Edgar Björkman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Romeo Hizo came out of the goal and Edgar Björkman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 18th minute Ionuț Gane shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rune Söder saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 19 minutes into the match, Firma Barnängen's goal looked a bit too open when Ionuț Gane came free, but Rune Söder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romeo Hizo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Pedro Pepe in the 20th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 22 minutes, Humberto Alcaraz took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Romeo Hizo to make any attempt to save it. With a little luck, Purcaresti CSS's Romeo Hizo got control of the ball when Humberto Alcaraz tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Purcaresti CSS's Romeo Hizo got control of the ball when Humberto Alcaraz tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 35 played minutes Purcaresti CSS got a freekick which was hit by Emilian Lăzan. Purcaresti CSS's Romeo Hizo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgar Björkman in the 36th minute of play. In the 38th minute, Purcaresti CSS's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Humberto Alcaraz fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Purcaresti CSS's Romeo Hizo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Purcaresti CSS from getting a goal against them. 41 minutes into the match, Purcaresti CSS's goalkeeper Romeo Hizo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Humberto Alcaraz. Edgar Björkman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

53 minutes into the match, Ionuț Gane notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Firma Barnängen's Rune Söder. Rune Söder was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Cezar Novăceanu kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Björkman in the 59th minute of play forced Purcaresti CSS's goalkeeper Romeo Hizo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 59 minutes of play, Firma Barnängen's Edgar Björkman made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Romeo Hizo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Constantin Negru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Rune Söder made a huge save. When Firma Barnängen's Humberto Alcaraz 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 Purcaresti CSS's goalie prevented a goal. Purcaresti CSS's Romeo Hizo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgar Björkman in the 76th minute of play. Romeo Hizo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Humberto Alcaraz, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Emilian Lăzan hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Purcaresti CSS's Romeo Hizo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Alcaraz in the 80th minute of play. Humberto Alcaraz might have been able to make a better finish in the 81st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Romeo Hizo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Humberto Alcaraz ran back to his position shaking his head. Romeo Hizo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Humberto Alcaraz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Pedro Pepe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Romeo Hizo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Romeo Hizo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Humberto Alcaraz in the 86th minute of the match. Romeo Hizo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Humberto Alcaraz, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Firma Barnängen's Edgar Björkman got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Humberto Alcaraz struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Romeo Hizo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Firma Barnängen. Firma Barnängen's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.