U23 World League

Sleepy Hollow
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5772, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 140) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Benjamin Sykes started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute, John Lynch hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Melker Beckman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Benjamin Sykes's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. Tyler Ball charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tyler Ball the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Tyler Ball got a free kick in the 12th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Benjamin Sykes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Melker Beckman. Hooligans FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benjamin Sykes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 18 minutes into the game, Dominik Smith cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Melker Beckman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Dominik Smith sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Morgan Almstedt in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luke Hollingsworth saved The Handsome Wizards UTD from getting behind. Hooligans FC's Sten Ekblom got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Handsome Wizards UTD were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Hooligans FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Nathanial Weeks took the corner. When Jon Tham fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hooligans FC's protests and gave Jon Tham a yellow card for diving instead. Jon Tham kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. After 43 played minutes Hooligans FC got a freekick which was hit by Stig Törnblom.

Benjamin Sykes might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Melker Beckman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Benjamin Sykes ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 57th minute, Benjamin Sykes left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The The Handsome Wizards UTD fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Dominik Smith got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Hooligans FC's Sten Ekblom got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 72 minutes into the game, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Benjamin Sykes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Melker Beckman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. After 75 played minutes Hooligans FC got a freekick which was hit by Morgan Almstedt. Melker Beckman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dominik Smith in the 76th minute of play. 79 minutes into the match, Hooligans FC's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Sykes came free, but Melker Beckman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The The Handsome Wizards UTD fans' excitement grew in the 80th match minute when The Handsome Wizards UTD's Benjamin Sykes 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 6-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a rather tough play, Hooligans FC's 龚林彬 got a free kick in the 83rd minute. A collision led to The Handsome Wizards UTD getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. John Lynch hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Hooligans FC's Sten Ekblom slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Luke Hollingsworth. That made the score 6-2 after 92 minutes of play. 95 minutes into the match, Hooligans FC's Morgan Almstedt sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luke Hollingsworth narrowly saved just below the crossbar.