U23 World League

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Spectators: 7613 (Terracing: 5710, Seating: 1751, VIP seats: 152) 6 minutes into the match, HEJA ESLÖV's goal looked a bit too open when Gilbert Gorzkiewicz came free, but Irman Roos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute, Ye Hong made a precise shot to the right of Irman Roos. HEJA ESLÖV's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gilbert Gorzkiewicz in the 16th minute of play forced HEJA ESLÖV's goalkeeper Irman Roos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute Michal Arendarski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Irman Roos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Meng Yan Jing came out of the goal in the 20th minute to try and stop a shot by HEJA ESLÖV's Maximilian Johnsson. But to his dismay, Maximilian Johnsson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. In the 25th minute Ye Hong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Irman Roos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th minute, HEJA ESLÖV's Maximilian Johnsson dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. Meng Yan Jing showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximilian Johnsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Gustav Ahlroth managed to get in a good position for a shot. HEJA ESLÖV's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustav Ahlroth was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Meng Yan Jing breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 43 minutes, Maximilian Johnsson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. HEJA ESLÖV's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maximilian Johnsson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Irman Roos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ye Hong, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maximilian Johnsson was the one to do the kick off. Meng Yan Jing showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximilian Johnsson in the 53rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, HEJA ESLÖV's Gustav Ahlroth got a free kick in the 54th minute. Roland Schiavi hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Irman Roos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michal Arendarski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Artur Marajda kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. With a little luck, HEJA ESLÖV's Irman Roos got control of the ball when Ye Hong tried to sneak it across the goal line. Irman Roos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michal Arendarski in the 68th minute of play. In the 70th minute Gilbert Gorzkiewicz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Irman Roos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dedê de Castro kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Maximilian Johnsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Abandon All Hope's zone, Maximilian Johnsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Meng Yan Jing came out of the goal and Maximilian Johnsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ye Hong in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Irman Roos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 92nd minute Michal Arendarski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Irman Roos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Irman Roos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dedê de Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in HEJA ESLÖV's zone, Gilbert Gorzkiewicz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Irman Roos came out of the goal and Gilbert Gorzkiewicz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Meng Yan Jing came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by HEJA ESLÖV's Maximilian Johnsson. But to his dismay, Maximilian Johnsson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. HEJA ESLÖV's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.