U21 World League

Testebovallen
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) David Nyman started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, Les Pionniers de Touraine's Régis Bastian got control of the ball when David Nyman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ivar Albohm showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigue Davoust, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Les Pionniers de Touraine's goal looked a bit too open when David Nyman came free, but Régis Bastian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Les Pionniers de Touraine's goalkeeper Régis Bastian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Börge Kristiansson. The corner led Les Pionniers de Touraine's Jean-Pascal Berthelot to fire away a dangerous shot which Ivar Albohm despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 29 minutes into the match, Strömsbro IF's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigue Davoust came free, but Ivar Albohm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Les Pionniers de Touraine fans' excitement grew in the 30th match minute when Les Pionniers de Touraine's Christian Castex looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christian Castex in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ivar Albohm saved Strömsbro IF from getting behind. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Les Pionniers de Touraine's goalkeeper Régis Bastian, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ivar Albohm showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Castex, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. After 42 minutes, David Nyman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Strömsbro IF and the Les Pionniers de Touraine players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 42 played minutes Strömsbro IF got a freekick which was hit by David Nyman. Adrien Rogeon charged in rather forcefully in the 48th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adrien Rogeon the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Christian Castex made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigue Davoust in the 52nd minute of play forced Strömsbro IF's goalkeeper Ivar Albohm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ivar Albohm made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Ibrahim Chapalain sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uno Blomkvist in the 56th minute of play forced Les Pionniers de Touraine's goalkeeper Régis Bastian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Strömsbro IF getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. David Nyman hit a great ball. Börge Kristiansson might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Régis Bastian. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Börge Kristiansson ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Börge Kristiansson in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Régis Bastian prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 67th minute Les Pionniers de Touraine were awarded a corner. Jean-Pascal Berthelot went to the cornerflag to take it. Jean-Pascal Berthelot made a great header on Les Pionniers de Touraine's corner, it was just that Strömsbro IF's Ivar Albohm managed to reach the ball for a save. Les Pionniers de Touraine's Régis Bastian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Börge Kristiansson in the 68th minute of play. The supporters of Les Pionniers de Touraine booed when Strömsbro IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Uno Blomkvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Rodrigue Davoust kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ivar Albohm. That made the score 0-2 in the 74 minute of play. After 79 played minutes Strömsbro IF got a freekick which was hit by Börge Kristiansson. Strömsbro IF's Ivar Albohm proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save Strömsbro IF from getting a goal against them. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rodrigue Davoust during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 82nd minute, Rodrigue Davoust hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Uno Blomkvist's late challenge caught a Les Pionniers de Touraine's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Uno Blomkvist helped the player get up and apologised. Uno Blomkvist hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Christian Castex during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 88th minute, Christian Castex hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Régis Bastian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Börge Kristiansson in the 91st minute of play. Régis Bastian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uno Blomkvist in the 97th minute of play. In the 98th minute Strömsbro IF were awarded a corner. Ola Ahlbom went to the cornerflag to take it. The Strömsbro IF supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Les Pionniers de Touraine's performance. The match ended with a win for Les Pionniers de Touraine.