U18 World League

Mattojärvi IP
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fabian Kråk kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Fabian Kråk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Achille Di Cesare scored 0-1 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bengt Felin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. AIF's Bengt Felin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Achille Di Cesare in the 7th minute of play. Bengt Felin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Beppe Alessandro, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Achille Di Cesare in the 14th minute of play forced AIF's goalkeeper Bengt Felin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute Fabian Kråk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emiliano Melito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, LEBEG Team's Emiliano Melito got control of the ball when Tim Billing tried to sneak it across the goal line. Emiliano Melito was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Bengt-Arne Stabbe showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 26 minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, LEBEG Team's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Kråk came free, but Emiliano Melito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bengt Felin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Achille Di Cesare in the 35th minute of play. The supporters of LEBEG Team booed when AIF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Otto Hamberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fabian Kråk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bengt-Arne Stabbe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Emiliano Melito didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 46th minute, which inside left pole to 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Beppe Alessandro made a kick off. AIF's Bengt Felin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beppe Alessandro in the 55th minute of play. In the 65th minute, Ciro Caniglia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emiliano Melito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabian Kråk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Achille Di Cesare was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 72nd minute. LEBEG Team's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Bengt Felin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Beppe Alessandro, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gert Kjellbom during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to AIF getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Gert Kjellbom hit a great ball. After 82 played minutes LEBEG Team got a freekick which was hit by Beppe Alessandro. Emiliano Melito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bengt-Arne Stabbe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Tim Billing came up free with the goalie in the 85th minute, the AIF fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tim Billing couldn't finish the play. Achille Di Cesare could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Bengt Felin made a huge save. In the 91st match minute, AIF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bengt-Arne Stabbe to maneuver through the defense. In the 92nd minute Beppe Alessandro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bengt Felin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Achille Di Cesare's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Bengt Felin firmly grabbed it by the left post. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The AIF fans cheered their team off the field, for while LEBEG Team had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.