U23 World League

The Balaang Arena
Spectators: 7702 (Terracing: 5778, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) Loco Team FC's Ibar Baroja 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. In the 2nd minute, Ibar Baroja made a precise shot to the right of Gottfrid Kullander. Hummerfiskarna's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Gaspard Abeita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Åke Palmquist in the 6th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Åke Palmquist kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gaspard Abeita. That made the score 1-1 in the 13 minute of play. After 18 minutes, Allan Biörling mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hummerfiskarna and the Loco Team FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Allan Biörling kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's goal looked a bit too open when Melchazadec Alire came free, but Gottfrid Kullander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gottfrid Kullander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melchazadec Alire in the 21st minute of the match. In the 23rd play minute Noah Eriksson came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Gaspard Abeita. 2-1. 27 minutes into the game, Bernt Ersman threw the ball into play from the sideline. Loco Team FC's Berenguer Cuñat quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The supporters of Hummerfiskarna booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Errapel Ucles didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Allan Biörling to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th match minute, Hummerfiskarna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Allan Biörling to maneuver through the defense. In the 57th minute Åke Palmquist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gaspard Abeita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gottfrid Kullander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Weather Albalate, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. When Ibar Baroja fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Loco Team FC's protests and gave Ibar Baroja a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Hummerfiskarna booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ibar Baroja didn't get a good kick on the ball. Loco Team FC made a substitution. Casado Ameda replaced Eli Manzano. Ibar Baroja hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Weather Albalate recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Erik Qvarnström lost his temper 75 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After a defensive mix-up in Hummerfiskarna's zone, Berenguer Cuñat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gottfrid Kullander came out of the goal and Berenguer Cuñat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hummerfiskarna were awarded a corner in the 83th minute after Loco Team FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Rasmus Månsson took the corner. After taking down the ball on Hummerfiskarna's corner Rasmus Månsson fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Gaspard Abeita quite easily take care of the ball. 84 minutes into the match, Loco Team FC's goal looked a bit too open when Noah Eriksson came free, but Gaspard Abeita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 91 minutes, Weather Albalate managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Loco Team FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Weather Albalate was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Flavio Olazarra kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Noah Eriksson in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gaspard Abeita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 95 minutes into the match, Loco Team FC's Weather Albalate sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gottfrid Kullander narrowly saved just below the crossbar.