U23 World League

The Dome
Spectators: 7677 (Terracing: 5758, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Aldo Dias made the kick off which started today's match. Jim Håkansson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marciano Eskuin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. When Toine Carioca fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arrebimba o Malho SLB's protests and gave Toine Carioca a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th minute, one of Arrebimba o Malho SLB:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Arrebimba o Malho SLB. When Sven-Olof Blomkvist fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Haymakers FC's protests and gave Sven-Olof Blomkvist a yellow card for diving instead. In the 12th match minute, Haymakers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sven-Olof Blomkvist to maneuver through the defense. Aldo Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robin Olsen having to interfere. The supporters of Arrebimba o Malho SLB booed when Haymakers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven-Olof Mogren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jim Håkansson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 22nd minute of the match Haymakers FC got a corner. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Villiam Tidén ran over to the corner to take the kick. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Marciano Eskuin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jim Håkansson in the 25th minute of play. When Sabino Prestes fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arrebimba o Malho SLB's protests and gave Sabino Prestes a yellow card for diving instead. In the 31st match minute, Arrebimba o Malho SLB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sabino Prestes to maneuver through the defense. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Marciano Eskuin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Arrebimba o Malho SLB from getting a goal against them. Marciano Eskuin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jim Håkansson in the 40th minute. Sven-Olof Mogren hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Jim Håkansson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marciano Eskuin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. Jim Håkansson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 59 minutes into the match, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goal looked a bit too open when Jim Håkansson came free, but Marciano Eskuin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Haymakers FC's Robin Olsen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aldo Dias in the 64th minute of play. Sven-Olof Blomkvist kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Haymakers FC's Villiam Tidén got a free kick in the 66th minute. Marciano Eskuin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven-Olof Blomkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Sabino Prestes got his second yellow card of the match in the 71st minute. The referee ordered Sabino Prestes off the ground. A collision led to Arrebimba o Malho SLB getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Sabino Prestes hit a great ball. 72 minutes into the game, Jim Håkansson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Marciano Eskuin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jim Håkansson in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marciano Eskuin saved Arrebimba o Malho SLB from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Arrebimba o Malho SLB's zone, Jim Håkansson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marciano Eskuin came out of the goal and Jim Håkansson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marciano Eskuin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jim Håkansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jim Håkansson in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marciano Eskuin saved Arrebimba o Malho SLB from getting behind. Aldo Dias kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 89th minute Jim Håkansson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marciano Eskuin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Arrebimba o Malho SLB walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.