U23 World League

Grännäs IP
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Nils Liedholm IF's Jörgen Bjurström 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. When Zlatan BK's Edvin Markusson in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nils Liedholm IF's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Nils Liedholm IF's Jörgen Bjurström got a free kick in the 8th minute. In the 14th minute, Zlatan Run hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Nils Liedholm IF booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Douglas Vacker didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Nils Liedholm IF booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zlatan Run didn't get a good kick on the ball. Billy Pihl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zebastian Österlund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zlatan Run received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Ove Hake tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 38 minutes into the match, Nils Liedholm IF's goal looked a bit too open when Zlatan Run came free, but Ove Hake reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 40th minute, Lars Örtlund made a precise shot to the right of Ove Hake. Nils Liedholm IF's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. When Zlatan BK's Zlatan Run in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nils Liedholm IF's goalie prevented a goal. After the first half Zlatan BK were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lars Örtlund stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zlatan Run in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ove Hake saved Nils Liedholm IF from getting behind. Birger Kleen's late challenge caught a Zlatan BK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Birger Kleen helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Nils Liedholm IF getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Birger Kleen hit a great ball. The supporters of Nils Liedholm IF booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zlatan Run didn't get a good kick on the ball. 67 minutes into the game, Zlatan Run lined in a short shot 0-5 behind a frustrated Ove Hake. The Zlatan BK fans' excitement grew in the 72nd match minute when Zlatan BK's Zlatan Run looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-6 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 74th minute, Lars Örtlund 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. Nils Liedholm IF's Ove Hake played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars Örtlund in the 77th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Nils Liedholm IF's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Örtlund came free, but Ove Hake reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 80 minutes into the match, Lars Örtlund dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ove Hake, 0-7. 84 minutes into the game, Valentin Salqvist was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zlatan BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nils Liedholm IF the free kick. After 84 played minutes Zlatan BK got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Salqvist. If Kalle Norström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Nils Liedholm IF getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Östen Olsson hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Nils Liedholm IF's zone, Zlatan Run stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ove Hake came out of the goal and Zlatan Run tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lars Örtlund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Ove Hake tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zlatan BK's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.