U23 World League

Dyngpölen Arena
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Austin Gatt took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Austin Gatt in the 9th minute of play forced Buksvinens IF's goalkeeper Caroll Mårtensson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Austin Gatt in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Caroll Mårtensson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Caroll Mårtensson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oliver Friggieri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A very nice done corner allowed Steve DeGaetano to score against Caroll Mårtensson in Buksvinens IF's goal. 0-1 after 19 minutes. If Oliver Friggieri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Caroll Mårtensson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Austin Gatt, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 29thth minute of the game Austin Gatt who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Buksvinens IF's Caroll Mårtensson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Buksvinens IF's Caroll Mårtensson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Austin Gatt in the 36th minute of play. Rasmus Beckman hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. 43 minutes into the match, Buksvinens IF's goal looked a bit too open when Oliver Friggieri came free, but Caroll Mårtensson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Caroll Mårtensson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Keith DeGaetano in the 45th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Vincent Åkerberg made the kick off in the second half. Samuel Demicoli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ami Ambjörnsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 53rd match minute, Templars FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquin Phoenix to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the match, Buksvinens IF's goalkeeper Caroll Mårtensson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Austin Gatt. 65 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Templars FC's Joaquin Phoenix fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Templars FC made a substitution. Lawrence Gonzi replaced Oliver Friggieri. Templars FC made a substitution. Raymond Axiaq replaced Austin Gatt. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Lawrence Gonzi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Templars FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lawrence Gonzi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Caroll Mårtensson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Templars FC booed when Buksvinens IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilbert Westerstrand didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Buksvinens IF's goalkeeper Caroll Mårtensson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Antonia Haraldsson hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raymond Axiaq got free with Caroll Mårtensson in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Templars FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.