U23 World League

Blue Eagles Stadium
Spectators: 7537 (Terracing: 5654, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Planetstaden IK's Columbo Noya 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. Gregory Pegrum made an important save on a dangerous shot by Camillo Nola in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl Wiman in the 6th minute of play forced GiaSiRo 08's goalkeeper Aldo Lemme to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by GiaSiRo 08's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tony Nordström was slow to take the kick. During this time Planetstaden IK's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Tony Nordström got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Aldo Lemme quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 9th minute, Columbo Noya left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Planetstaden IK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Columbo Noya in the 13th minute of play forced GiaSiRo 08's goalkeeper Aldo Lemme to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Karl Wiman took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aldo Lemme. Aldo Lemme dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Gregory Pegrum took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Giannetta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Planetstaden IK's Stig-Arne Kalfhage got a free kick in the 29th minute. Planetstaden IK's Gregory Pegrum proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Planetstaden IK from getting a goal against them. Brian Kinnman charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Brian Kinnman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 30th minute, Brian Kinnman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Vulcano in the 31st minute of play forced Planetstaden IK's goalkeeper Gregory Pegrum to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute Columbo Noya shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aldo Lemme saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gregory Pegrum made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Giannetta in the 38th minute of play. In the 40th minute Frank Vulcano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregory Pegrum saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 41st minute, Edoardo Sammartano reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Gregory Pegrum. The goal made the score 1-2. In the 44th minute of the match Verner Gallberg sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aldo Lemme skillfully saved the ball. In the 46th minute Frank Vulcano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregory Pegrum saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

Planetstaden IK's Brian Kinnman quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Cosimo Costantini, made in the 58th minute of the game. Aldo Lemme showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Columbo Noya in the 59th minute of the match. Aldo Lemme showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Columbo Noya in the 65th minute of the match. Aldo Lemme was a little too slow when Karl Wiman got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 71st minute. The score was now 1-3. After 77 minutes, Cosimo Costantini mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the GiaSiRo 08 and the Planetstaden IK players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Planetstaden IK booed when GiaSiRo 08 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cosimo Costantini didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aldo Lemme took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Columbo Noya, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes in the game Cosimo Costantini did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Antonio Poletti. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Giannetta in the 82nd minute of play forced Planetstaden IK's goalkeeper Gregory Pegrum to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 85 minutes, Columbo Noya mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Planetstaden IK and the GiaSiRo 08 players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 85 played minutes Planetstaden IK got a freekick which was hit by Columbo Noya. Planetstaden IK made a substitution. Mikael Wenerdahl replaced Alex Albom. Columbo Noya hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. A collision led to Planetstaden IK getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Karl Wiman hit a great ball. 90 minutes into the game, Cosimo Costantini threw the ball into play from the sideline. Planetstaden IK's Brian Kinnman quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Planetstaden IK's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.