U18 World League

Anfield Road
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Erling Hellkvist kicked off to start the match. After some careless play in the NovaStella FK defense, Eugenio Bozzo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Patrick Almkvist. The NovaStella FK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Patrick Almkvist should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erling Hellkvist in the 15th minute of play forced Santoryu FC's goalkeeper Camillo Marcantonio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Camillo Marcantonio was out of position in the 15 minute of play, and Erling Hellkvist capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Erling Hellkvist really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Erling Hellkvist got free with Camillo Marcantonio in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Camillo Marcantonio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven-Åke Hellström in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of Santoryu FC booed when NovaStella FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Hellström didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eugenio Bozzo struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Patrick Almkvist didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Santoryu FC. Patrick Almkvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anselmo Gabriele in the 28th minute of the match. After 30 minutes, Andy Lindqvist mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the NovaStella FK and the Santoryu FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 30th match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andy Lindqvist to maneuver through the defense. Patrick Almkvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anselmo Gabriele in the 32nd minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Anselmo Gabriele had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Patrick Almkvist. NovaStella FK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Anselmo Gabriele was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 36th match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tim Sandell to maneuver through the defense. Felix Söderberg hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Eugenio Bozzo kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Santoryu FC's Eugenio Bozzo got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anselmo Gabriele was the one to do the kick off. After 55 minutes, Tim Sandell mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the NovaStella FK and the Santoryu FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Camillo Marcantonio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erling Hellkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 61st minute, one of NovaStella FK:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for NovaStella FK. NovaStella FK:s Patrick Almkvist showed great skill when he stopped Eugenio Bozzo:s penalty. Camillo Marcantonio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erling Hellkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the match, Santoryu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tobias Kullgren came free, but Camillo Marcantonio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Camillo Marcantonio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tim Sandell in the 73rd minute of the match. 77 minutes into the game, Anselmo Gabriele cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Patrick Almkvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Anselmo Gabriele sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 89 minutes into the match, Santoryu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Erling Hellkvist came free, but Camillo Marcantonio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Camillo Marcantonio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erling Hellkvist's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. The NovaStella FK supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Santoryu FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Santoryu FC.