World League

Hippo Pool
Spectators: 7733 (Terracing: 5801, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Alexander Setzinger 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. Jörg Wagner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kim Lekberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 5th minute Savage Hippo were awarded a corner. Eddie Bjurström went to the cornerflag to take it. 7 minutes into the match, ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goalkeeper Jörg Wagner had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kim Lekberg. In the 9th minute, Andrej Kramarić left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Jörg Wagner proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG from getting a goal against them. Bengt-Arne Askstedt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrej Kramarić in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kim Lekberg in the 17th minute of play forced ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goalkeeper Jörg Wagner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kim Lekberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jörg Wagner. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kim Lekberg ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kim Lekberg got free with Jörg Wagner in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jörg Wagner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kim Lekberg in the 22nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kim Lekberg in the 25th minute of play forced ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goalkeeper Jörg Wagner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 27 in the game by Kim Lekberg from a close distance when the talented Jörg Wagner managed to make a qualified save. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's players were relieved. Savage Hippo's Bengt-Arne Askstedt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lamine Lassaigne in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG were awarded a corner. Andrej Kramarić went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexander Setzinger in the 34th minute of play forced Savage Hippo's goalkeeper Bengt-Arne Askstedt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Jörg Wagner proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG from getting a goal against them. After having played for 41 minutes, Kim Lekberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Savage Hippo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kim Lekberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 43 minutes into the game, one of ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG:s Jörg Wagner showed great skill when he stopped Eddie Bjurström:s penalty. Jörg Wagner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eddie Bjurström, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Martin Fourcade managed to get in a good position for a shot. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's supporters rose to their feet, but Martin Fourcade was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bengt-Arne Askstedt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

With a little luck, Savage Hippo's Bengt-Arne Askstedt got control of the ball when Alexander Setzinger tried to sneak it across the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, Savage Hippo's goal looked a bit too open when Andrej Kramarić came free, but Bengt-Arne Askstedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, Andrej Kramarić notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Savage Hippo's Bengt-Arne Askstedt. Bengt-Arne Askstedt was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jörg Wagner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vakaris Daujotas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Savage Hippo's Bengt-Arne Askstedt got control of the ball when Gio Moreno tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Savage Hippo's Bengt-Arne Askstedt got control of the ball when Gio Moreno tried to sneak it across the goal line. Saulius Pilipavičius hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. A collision led to Savage Hippo getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Orestas Mineikis hit a great ball. 91 minutes into the match, Savage Hippo's goalkeeper Bengt-Arne Askstedt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gio Moreno. Bengt-Arne Askstedt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gio Moreno in the 93rd minute. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG'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.