U18 World League

The Clapham Oval
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Freddy Blakewell started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Shane Howden fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clapham Rovers's protests and gave Shane Howden a yellow card for diving instead. After 5 played minutes Clapham Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Shane Howden. The audience was convinced that Vilhelm Boklund's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Conan Worth was relentless in the 8th minute of the game. 10 minutes into the game, Marty Child recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rikard Ahlstedt. Marty Child showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After having played for 14 minutes, Marty Child managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clapham Rovers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marty Child was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard shot 21 in the game by Freddy Blakewell from a close distance when the talented Rikard Ahlstedt managed to make a qualified save. FC Momlinho's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vilhelm Boklund in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Conan Worth saved Clapham Rovers from getting behind. When FC Momlinho's Vilhelm Boklund in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Rovers's goalie prevented a goal. Per-Arne Valrot charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Per-Arne Valrot the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Per-Arne Valrot hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Glenn Osmond managed to get in a good position for a shot. Clapham Rovers's supporters rose to their feet, but Glenn Osmond was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rikard Ahlstedt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice moves Freddy Blakewell could shoot a difficult shot in the 40th minute, which Rikard Ahlstedt however easily saved by the left post. Marty Child kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Vilhelm Boklund to make the kick off. After 51 minutes, Dale Friend mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Clapham Rovers and the FC Momlinho players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 52 played minutes Clapham Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Dale Friend. 55 minutes into the game, Vilhelm Boklund cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Conan Worth was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rikard Ahlstedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Freddy Blakewell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vilhelm Boklund in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Conan Worth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When FC Momlinho's Vilhelm Boklund in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Rovers's goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Vilhelm Boklund kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Conan Worth. That made the score 2-2 in the 69 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Freddy Blakewell in the 74th minute of play forced FC Momlinho's goalkeeper Rikard Ahlstedt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Glenn Osmond kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 79th minute Vilhelm Boklund shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Conan Worth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, Clapham Rovers's goal looked a bit too open when Vilhelm Boklund came free, but Conan Worth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 82 minutes, Vilhelm Boklund put it in 2-3 from a short distance just to the right of Conan Worth. 88 minutes into the match, FC Momlinho's goal looked a bit too open when Marty Child came free, but Rikard Ahlstedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.