U18 World League

Motala Stadion
Spectators: 6727 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 0) Motala's Jack Eklund started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a rather tough play, Motala's Dick Danielsson got a free kick in the 2nd minute. In the 3rd minute of the match Dan Hökqvist sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Åke Björling skillfully saved the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Motala's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Blomkvist came free, but Åke Björling reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Åke Björling showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joseph Hjeltman in the 9th minute of the match. A collision led to Motala getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Jack Eklund hit a great ball. A collision led to Motala getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Dick Danielsson hit a great ball. Åke Björling showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joseph Hjeltman in the 13th minute of the match. Jonatan Blomkvist blasted a shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Åke Björling having to make a save. In the 15th minute, Jan Stenström had to leave the field with a concussion. In the 16th minute, Karl-Oskar Skoog hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Ninjas FK's Philip Håkansson got a free kick in the 21st minute. In the 21st minute, Anton Åberg sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Ninjas FK's Kaj Askestät didn't even have to move. 23 minutes into the game, Dan Hökqvist was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ninjas FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Motala the free kick. After a rather tough play, Ninjas FK's Dan Hökqvist got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Åke Björling showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joseph Hjeltman in the 26th minute of the match. When Jack Eklund fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Motala's protests and gave Jack Eklund a yellow card for diving instead. In the 27th match minute, Motala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jack Eklund to maneuver through the defense. Åke Björling took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joseph Hjeltman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes into the match, Jonatan Blomkvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Åke Björling. Motala's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jonatan Blomkvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Åke Björling showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Vassenius, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 33rd minute, Karl-Magnus Dahlberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kaj Askestät made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Jack Eklund sent off a good shot on target. 36 minutes into the match, Motala's goal looked a bit too open when Joseph Hjeltman came free, but Åke Björling reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Åke Björling took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Vassenius, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kaj Askestät took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jack Eklund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Motala's Åke Björling played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joseph Hjeltman in the 42nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonatan Blomkvist in the 46th minute of play forced Motala's goalkeeper Åke Björling to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The wind increased when Jonatan Blomkvist made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th match minute, Motala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jack Eklund to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dick Danielsson during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Ninjas FK booed when Motala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dick Danielsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 62 minutes into the match, Joseph Hjeltman had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Åke Björling. Motala's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Joseph Hjeltman was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. The audience thought a goal was coming when Robert Vassenius got free with Åke Björling in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jonatan Blomkvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Åke Björling made a huge save. The supporters of Ninjas FK booed when Motala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Simon Kinell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arvin Uggstedt charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arvin Uggstedt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 74th match minute, Motala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arvin Uggstedt to maneuver through the defense. 77 minutes into the match, Joseph Hjeltman dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Åke Björling, 0-5. When Philip Håkansson fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ninjas FK's protests and gave Philip Håkansson a yellow card for diving instead. After 80 played minutes Ninjas FK got a freekick which was hit by Philip Håkansson. In the 86th minute Joseph Hjeltman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Åke Björling saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robert Vassenius could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Åke Björling made a huge save. 91 minutes into the game, Ninjas FK's Jonatan Blomkvist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Åke Björling made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. Ninjas FK played a much better game than Motala and deserved their victory. The Motala players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.