U21 World League

Lekparken
Spectators: 7989 (Terracing: 5993, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) An unexpected shot in the 3rd minute by Sonny Brandt got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 6th minute, Mitch Rushing made a precise shot to the right of August Sörman. Lekparken FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Mitch Rushing struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. August Sörman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Inmortales FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mitch Rushing in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg August Sörman saved Lekparken FC from getting behind. In the 12th match minute, Inmortales FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rolando Winkler to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Daniel Jacobsson in the 13th minute really tested Cristopher Herndon's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Rosin in the 15th minute of play forced Inmortales FC's goalkeeper Cristopher Herndon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 20thth minute of the game Mitch Rushing who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lekparken FC's August Sörman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 21stth minute of the game Mitch Rushing who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lekparken FC's August Sörman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 23rdth minute of the game Mitch Rushing who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lekparken FC's August Sörman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Inmortales FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Larry Colby in the 24th minute. The audience was convinced that Mitch Rushing's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but August Sörman was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. After 30 minutes, Mitch Rushing made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Lekparken FC's August Sörman tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Sonny Brandt recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 35th minute Mitch Rushing shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but August Sörman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th minute, Olov Gunnarsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 36th minute of the match Larry Colby shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but August Sörman showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Rolando Winkler fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Inmortales FC's protests and gave Rolando Winkler a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th minute, Rolando Winkler hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristopher Herndon made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Michael Rosin sent off a good shot on target. In the 43rd minute, Tomas Wallander hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristopher Herndon was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sonny Brandt showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 45 minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mitch Rushing to make the kick off. Mitch Rushing could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but August Sörman made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sonny Brandt in the 58th minute of play forced Inmortales FC's goalkeeper Cristopher Herndon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lekparken FC's Tomas Wallander got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 63rd minute of the match Larry Colby shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but August Sörman showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Inmortales FC's Cristopher Herndon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Rosin in the 65th minute of play. A hard shot 70 in the game by Mitch Rushing from a close distance when the talented August Sörman managed to make a qualified save. Lekparken FC's players were relieved. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by Inmortales FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Jacobsson was slow to take the kick. During this time Lekparken FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Lekparken FC's Ian Lindmark to fire away a dangerous shot which Cristopher Herndon despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Sonny Brandt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Michael Rosin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mitch Rushings short, quick shot in the 95thth minute got August Sörman to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Lekparken FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.