U18 World League

Merengues Aires Puro
Spectators: 7967 (Terracing: 5977, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Krister Lundström took the kick off in the first half of the match. Maximino Berart fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without John Granberg having to interfere. In the 5th minute Krister Lundström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rosendo Gelmiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute, Maximino Berart hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of LA LUZ F.C. booed when Fågelmara IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl-Johan Qvarnström didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 9th match minute, Fågelmara IK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aron Österberg to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Fågelmara IK's zone, Simon Quinten stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. John Granberg came out of the goal and Simon Quinten tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Fågelmara IK booed when LA LUZ F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bonifacio Buinton didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17th minute Krister Lundström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rosendo Gelmiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th minute Aureliano Arce shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but John Granberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Fågelmara IK's Krister Lundström sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rosendo Gelmiro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 31st match minute, LA LUZ F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bonifacio Buinton to maneuver through the defense. Per-Oskar Borre fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rosendo Gelmiro having to interfere. John Granberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximino Berart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fågelmara IK's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Aureliano Arce 41 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0.

53 minutes into the game, one of LA LUZ F.C.:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The goalkeeper, Rosendo Gelmiro, was totally fooled by Fågelmara IK's Krister Lundström, who 57 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. The supporters of LA LUZ F.C. booed when Fågelmara IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jan-Erik Brovall didn't get a good kick on the ball. John Granberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Sabino, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. After a rather tough play, Fågelmara IK's Krister Lundström got a free kick in the 64th minute. John Granberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximino Berart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 67 minutes into the match, Fågelmara IK's Krister Lundström sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rosendo Gelmiro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 68 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for LA LUZ F.C.! Rosendo Gelmiro came out of the goal in the 69th minute to try and stop a shot by Fågelmara IK's Krister Lundström. But to his dismay, Krister Lundström quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. LA LUZ F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 75th minute, when Krister Lundström scored to the left of an out of position Rosendo Gelmiro, making the score, 1-4. Karl-Ove Kullgren could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Rosendo Gelmiro made a huge save. Karl-Ove Kullgren in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rosendo Gelmiro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 85th minute Maximino Berart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but John Granberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rosendo Gelmiro made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Karl-Ove Kullgren sent off a good shot on target. Krister Lundström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 96 minutes into the match, Eulalio Veronica had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of John Granberg. Fågelmara IK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eulalio Veronica was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. Karl-Ove Kullgren's late challenge caught a LA LUZ F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Karl-Ove Kullgren helped the player get up and apologised. Karl-Ove Kullgren hit a great freekick 99 minutes into the match. The LA LUZ F.C. manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Fågelmara IK to win.