U18 World League

Campo do Couto
Spectators: 7998 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Mark Hedman kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Verner Fredriksson during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 3rd match minute, DIF LEEDS BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Verner Fredriksson to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Verner Fredriksson in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iñaki Valines prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mark Hedman's late challenge caught a Los once leones Ourense's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mark Hedman helped the player get up and apologised. Mariano Ruiz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the DIF LEEDS BK defense, Beltran Rajoi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Oscar Hedman. The DIF LEEDS BK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Oscar Hedman should have stopped the shot. The referee felt a red card was in order, 18 minutes into the game, when Gilberto Avila put in a rough tackle. After a rather tough play, Los once leones Ourense's Gilberto Avila got a free kick in the 18th minute. 20 minutes into the game, Abad Dean was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Los once leones Ourense's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DIF LEEDS BK the free kick. In the 23rd minute, Abad Dean hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rikard Helander took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 24th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Iñaki Valines. Los once leones Ourense's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of Los once leones Ourense booed when DIF LEEDS BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rikard Helander didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rikard Helander in the 27th minute of play forced Los once leones Ourense's goalkeeper Iñaki Valines to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Mariano Ruiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Iñaki Valines took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rikard Helander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Mariano Ruiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Uxio Millán could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Oscar Hedman made a huge save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Viktor Biörnberg to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, DIF LEEDS BK's goal looked a bit too open when Mariano Ruiz came free, but Oscar Hedman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Los once leones Ourense's Galeno Alonso got a free kick in the 55th minute. After having played for 56 minutes, Rikard Helander managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DIF LEEDS BK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rikard Helander was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Mariano Ruiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Iñaki Valines made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Viktor Biörnberg in the 60th minute of play. After 61 played minutes DIF LEEDS BK got a freekick which was hit by Christer Karlberg. Verner Fredriksson kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Uxio Millán received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Oscar Hedman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Oscar Hedman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Ruiz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Oscar Hedman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mariano Ruiz's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Mariano Ruiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Oscar Hedman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 71st minute, Sixto Mera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 72 played minutes, DIF LEEDS BK's Rikard Helander shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Iñaki Valines came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in DIF LEEDS BK reached it. In the 74th match minute, DIF LEEDS BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdemar Fransson to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the game, Uxio Millán was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Los once leones Ourense's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DIF LEEDS BK the free kick. The supporters of DIF LEEDS BK booed when Los once leones Ourense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Uxio Millán didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 82 played minutes Los once leones Ourense got a freekick which was hit by Guillen Salazar. In the 87th minute, Mariano Ruiz 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. The supporters of Los once leones Ourense booed when DIF LEEDS BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ragnar Fernkvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. Michael Berg made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 93rdth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Iñaki Valines would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. There was no doubt that Los once leones Ourense were the better team. Los once leones Ourense's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.