U18 World League

Λrena 51
Spectators: 7716 (Terracing: 5788, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Karl Helmersen made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl Helmersen in the 3rd minute of play forced Psiu!'s goalkeeper Amadeu Sousa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stig Halseth to maneuver through the defense. Karl Helmersen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Amadeu Sousa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A well placed Karl Helmersen short distance shot in the 18th minute ended with a hard ball which without a chance for the goalkeeper went staright up into the goalkeepers left cross. In the 32nd minute Tony Domingues shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nils-Johan Nyhagen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Psiu!'s Amadeu Sousa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kenneth Mæhre in the 34th minute of play. Nils-Johan Nyhagen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matheus Paiva in the 37th minute of play. In the 43rd match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kenneth Mæhre to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tony Domingues was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Λstral Villains FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Holger Røberg hit a great ball. The long shot by Nildo Dantas in the 55th minute really tested Nils-Johan Nyhagen's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 68th minute Karl Helmersen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Amadeu Sousa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tony Domingues kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Karl Helmersen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nils-Johan Nyhagen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matheus Paiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Sture Stange's late challenge caught a Psiu!'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sture Stange helped the player get up and apologised. In the 77th match minute, Λstral Villains FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sture Stange to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute, Jack Rinde hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 79 played minutes Λstral Villains FC got a freekick which was hit by Andreas Skogly. Amadeu Sousa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karl Helmersen, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. The supporters of Psiu! booed when Λstral Villains FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sture Stange didn't get a good kick on the ball. 94 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's goal looked a bit too open when Maurício Melo came free, but Nils-Johan Nyhagen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Psiu! were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Λstral Villains FC to leave the ground with a draw.