U23 World League

Stora Valla
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The audience was convinced that Isak Alberg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ospin Campello was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. IFK Kik's Kaj Örnberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Polifemo Unzueta in the 5th minute of play. The supporters of Soucar FC booed when IFK Kik was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filiph Ljungberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Roberto Calvo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Soucar FC booed when IFK Kik was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Henrik Siggesson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 14th minute Feijo Calderon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kaj Örnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, IFK Kik's goal looked a bit too open when Polifemo Unzueta came free, but Kaj Örnberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sture Söder got free with Ospin Campello in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Malcolm Winström fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored IFK Kik's protests and gave Malcolm Winström a yellow card for diving instead. IFK Kik's Kaj Örnberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Calvo in the 24th minute of play. Cristián Castro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 25th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kaj Örnberg. IFK Kik's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 37th match minute, Soucar FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Locaio Soler to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th minute, Sture Söder got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 39 minutes into the game, Locaio Soler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Soucar FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave IFK Kik the free kick. Locaio Soler hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Ospin Campello stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Isak Alberg's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. IFK Kik were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Soucar FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tómas Zybtsev took the corner. The corner led to IFK Kik's Filiph Ljungberg getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Ospin Campello made an important save on a dangerous shot by Thomas Julin in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Feijo Calderon made a kick off. Clemencin Abad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kaj Örnberg having to interfere. After 55 played minutes Soucar FC got a freekick which was hit by Cristián Castro. In the 55th minute of the match Tómas Zybtsev sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ospin Campello skillfully saved the ball. Filiph Ljungberg kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. The supporters of IFK Kik booed when Soucar FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristián Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ospin Campello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isak Alberg in the 62nd minute of play. The supporters of Soucar FC booed when IFK Kik was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sture Söder didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isak Alberg in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ospin Campello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isak Alberg in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ospin Campello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Clemencin Abad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Isak Alberg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ospin Campello was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isak Alberg in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ospin Campello saved Soucar FC from getting behind. Isak Alberg took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ospin Campello. Ospin Campello dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. After 92 minutes of play, IFK Kik's Thomas Julin made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ospin Campello was left in no man's land by his defense there! For all the effort they put into the match, the Soucar FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for IFK Kik.