U23 World League

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Spectators: 7533 (Terracing: 5651, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Andreas Martinsson started the match with the kick off. Folke Hellström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Issa Bado, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Karl Laureys, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 7th minute Issa Bado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Folke Hellström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Folke Hellström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Issa Bado in the 10th minute of play. Issa Bado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Folke Hellström having to interfere. A collision led to CoolKidzTable getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Lukas Örtendal hit a great ball. When FC Ouagadougou National's Issa Bado in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CoolKidzTable's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Andreas Martinsson got free with Karl Laureys in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Karl Laureys, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Karl-Åke Björkdahl struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Karl Laureys didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CoolKidzTable. Christiaan Van Laer hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. After 31 minutes of play, FC Ouagadougou National's Issa Bado made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Folke Hellström was left in no man's land by his defense there! Karl-Åke Björkdahl could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Karl Laureys made a huge save. In the 37th minute Issa Bado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Folke Hellström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Folke Hellström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Issa Bado's shot from short distance in the 39th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pieter-Jan Rummens in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Folke Hellström saved CoolKidzTable from getting behind. Andreas Martinsson came free with the goalkeeper in the 48th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Karl Laureys could save by the left post.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Issa Bado was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Issa Bado notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of CoolKidzTable's Folke Hellström. Folke Hellström was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 56th match minute, FC Ouagadougou National was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Issa Bado to maneuver through the defense. When Joel Vrijdags fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Ouagadougou National's protests and gave Joel Vrijdags a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of CoolKidzTable booed when FC Ouagadougou National was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Vrijdags didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 64 minutes, Issa Bado made it 0-4 with a short kick to the right side. CoolKidzTable's Folke Hellström tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 71 minutes of play, CoolKidzTable's Lukas Örtendal made it 1-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Karl Laureys was left in no man's land by his defense there! 76 minutes into the game, Daniel Skark threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Ouagadougou National's Rocky Gijselinx quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Issa Bado did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-6 to the left of a surprised Folke Hellström 78 minutes into the match. Folke Hellström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Issa Bado in the 82nd minute of the match. Issa Bado kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Abdoulay Ali charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Abdoulay Ali the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 91 played minutes FC Ouagadougou National got a freekick which was hit by Pieter-Jan Rummens. When CoolKidzTable's Andreas Martinsson in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ouagadougou National's goalie prevented a goal. With his leg Folke Hellström managed to avoid a goal in the 94thth minute, when FC Ouagadougou National's Issa Bado fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 94thth minute of the game Issa Bado who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CoolKidzTable's Folke Hellström was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Folke Hellström stood somewhat misplaced when Issa Bado came free in front of goal and shot 1-7 to the left of him in the 94 minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. FC Ouagadougou National walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.