U23 World League

Påskbergsvallen
Spectators: 7543 (Terracing: 5659, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ture Strömberg took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th match minute, CiZRe BoTaNSPoR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mete Akburçak to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in CiZRe BoTaNSPoR's zone, Sören Hermansson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aydemir Çelikel came out of the goal and Sören Hermansson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Börje Magnusson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Talip Yücel in the 12th minute of the match. Uygur Akpınar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Börje Magnusson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Aydemir Çelikel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sören Hermansson in the 23rd minute of play. After 24 played minutes Warberg FC got a freekick which was hit by Kenneth Öberg. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Bedirhan Tan managed to get in a good position for a shot. CiZRe BoTaNSPoR's supporters rose to their feet, but Bedirhan Tan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Börje Magnusson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 28th minute Ture Strömberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aydemir Çelikel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute Gunnar Österberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aydemir Çelikel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aydemir Çelikel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gunnar Österberg in the 33rd minute of the match. Aydemir Çelikel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ture Strömberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Warberg FC getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Gunnar Österberg hit a great ball. After 40 minutes of play, CiZRe BoTaNSPoR's Uygur Akpınar made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Börje Magnusson was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 43rd minute, Gunnar Österberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half CiZRe BoTaNSPoR were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Talip Yücel to make the kick off. After having played for 51 minutes, Bedirhan Tan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CiZRe BoTaNSPoR's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bedirhan Tan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Talip Yücel in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Börje Magnusson saved Warberg FC from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Talip Yücel in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Börje Magnusson saved Warberg FC from getting behind. In the 60th minute Gunnar Österberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aydemir Çelikel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Uygur Akpınar could shoot a difficult shot in the 63rd minute, which Börje Magnusson however easily saved by the left post. Alexander Nesta kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. The referee felt a red card was in order, 66 minutes into the game, when Ray Stewart put in a rough tackle. Alexander Nesta charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alexander Nesta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 74th minute, Alexander Nesta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 78thth minute of the game Talip Yücel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Warberg FC's Börje Magnusson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, CiZRe BoTaNSPoR's Alexander Nesta got a free kick in the 79th minute. The supporters of CiZRe BoTaNSPoR booed when Warberg FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sören Hermansson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 87 minutes, Sören Hermansson mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Warberg FC and the CiZRe BoTaNSPoR players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 87th minute, Sören Hermansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Börje Magnusson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Talip Yücel in the 92nd minute of the match. After 93 played minutes Warberg FC got a freekick which was hit by Gunnar Österberg. Göran Ekeberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Aydemir Çelikel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. CiZRe BoTaNSPoR were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Warberg FC's much stronger midfield.