U18 World League

IPA Arena
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Herminio Echaniz kicked off to start the match. Ultra Chaos Stockholm's Kenny Bergdal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herminio Echaniz in the 3rd minute of play. In the 9th minute, Robert Grelsson 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. 11 minutes into the match, Ultra Chaos Stockholm's goal looked a bit too open when Timoteo Acebes came free, but Kenny Bergdal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Birra Cultura F.C getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Constantino Junquera hit a great ball. After 18 played minutes Ultra Chaos Stockholm got a freekick which was hit by Robert Grelsson. The crowd rose to their feet as Timoteo Acebes kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Kenny Bergdal. That made the score 1-0 in the 19 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Herminio Echaniz in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kenny Bergdal saved Ultra Chaos Stockholm from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Robert Grelsson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cruz Cañizares was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. Sayvion Criales's late challenge caught a Ultra Chaos Stockholm's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sayvion Criales helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Birra Cultura F.C getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Sayvion Criales hit a great ball. Herminio Echaniz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kenny Bergdal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Constantino Junquera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kenny Bergdal was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. Constantino Junquera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Kenny Bergdal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Timoteo Acebes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Robert Grelsson to make the kick off. Timoteo Acebes took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kenny Bergdal. Kenny Bergdal dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Kenny Bergdal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timoteo Acebes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 62nd minute Timoteo Acebes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenny Bergdal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 65th minute, Robert Grelsson 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timoteo Acebes in the 70th minute of play forced Ultra Chaos Stockholm's goalkeeper Kenny Bergdal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kenny Bergdal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Constantino Junquera, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Ultra Chaos Stockholm's Kenny Bergdal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Timoteo Acebes in the 76th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Ultra Chaos Stockholm's goal looked a bit too open when Nereo Espriu came free, but Kenny Bergdal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gunnar Tham hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Birra Cultura F.C's Timoteo Acebes got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 82nd minute Constantino Junquera shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenny Bergdal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Frans Walroth kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Nereo Espriu struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Kenny Bergdal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Birra Cultura F.C. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Nereo Espriu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Birra Cultura F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Nereo Espriu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kenny Bergdal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Ultra Chaos Stockholm's Gunnar Tham got a free kick in the 93rd minute. After 94 played minutes Ultra Chaos Stockholm got a freekick which was hit by Vilgot Zachrisson. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Birra Cultura F.C had played much better football throughout.