U18 World League

The Balaang Arena
Spectators: 8393 (Terracing: 6297, Seating: 1930, VIP seats: 166) Olliver Todman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tor Lundberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. The Australian Youth Academy fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Australian Youth Academy's Berkeley Glover 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 12 played minutes Hummerfiskarna got a freekick which was hit by Isak Billock. Ollie Flesfadar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kjell Stolpe in the 14th minute of play. Kjell Stolpe who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 17thth minute tested the skills of Ollie Flesfadar when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isak Billock in the 27th minute of play forced Australian Youth Academy's goalkeeper Ollie Flesfadar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 minutes of play, Australian Youth Academy's Berkeley Glover made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tor Lundberg was left in no man's land by his defense there! Tor Lundberg came out of the goal in the 35th minute to try and stop a shot by Australian Youth Academy's Olliver Todman. But to his dismay, Olliver Todman quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. Berkeley Glover took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tor Lundberg. Tor Lundberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Eric Lövgren managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hummerfiskarna's supporters rose to their feet, but Eric Lövgren was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ollie Flesfadar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ollie Flesfadar was out of position in the 42 minute of play, and Kjell Stolpe capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Kjell Stolpe really showed his touch with that goal: 1-4. 45 minutes into the match, Australian Youth Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Kjell Stolpe came free, but Ollie Flesfadar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 1-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Olliver Todman made the kick off in the second half. When the match had gone on for 53 minutes, Olliver Todman put it in 1-5 from a short distance just to the right of Tor Lundberg. 57 minutes into the match, Hummerfiskarna's goal looked a bit too open when Berkeley Glover came free, but Tor Lundberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Hummerfiskarna's Christoffer Strand got a free kick in the 57th minute. Olliver Todman's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Tor Lundberg firmly grabbed it by the left post. Kjell Stolpe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ollie Flesfadar having to interfere. 61 minutes in the game, Berkeley Glover fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Tor Lundberg having to interfere. Eric Lövgren kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kjell Stolpe in the 72nd minute of play forced Australian Youth Academy's goalkeeper Ollie Flesfadar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Australian Youth Academy's Olliver Todman challenged an opponent after 73 minutes. The hit was so bad that he suffered a foot injury. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kurt Vallander during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Australian Youth Academy's Stew Rizzardo was substituted for Olliver Todman. After a rather tough play, Hummerfiskarna's Kurt Vallander got a free kick in the 75th minute. Australian Youth Academy's Neville Schutt got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dani Odd hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Hummerfiskarna defense, Dakota Gaffigan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tor Lundberg. The Hummerfiskarna fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tor Lundberg should have stopped the shot. 87 minutes into the match, Dakota Gaffigan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tor Lundberg, 1-8. The Australian Youth Academy players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.