U21 World League

Rank 1 Arena gooou
Spectators: 7774 (Terracing: 5831, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) The audience thought a goal was coming when Conny Vesterberg got free with Thomas Runeberg in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Rank 1 booed when Quetzal Flyers Hammers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Lundqvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. Conny Vesterberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Thomas Runeberg made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Rank 1's zone, Christian Lundqvist stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Klas Ståhlberg came out of the goal and Christian Lundqvist tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Klas Ståhlberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christian Lundqvist's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Thomas Runeberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Staffan Söderqwist in the 24th minute. After 30 minutes, Staffan Söderqwist mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rank 1 and the Quetzal Flyers Hammers players grew even worse after the yellow card. Staffan Söderqwist hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Christian Lundqvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Klas Ståhlberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Olle Godholm's late challenge caught a Rank 1's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Olle Godholm helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Quetzal Flyers Hammers's Olle Godholm got a free kick in the 40th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Lundqvist in the 43rd minute of play forced Rank 1's goalkeeper Klas Ståhlberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thomas Runeberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Conny Vesterberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fabiano Antonini's late challenge caught a Quetzal Flyers Hammers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fabiano Antonini helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Quetzal Flyers Hammers booed when Rank 1 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabiano Antonini didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Christian Lundqvist was the one to do the kick off. Thomas Runeberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Conny Vesterberg in the 53rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Conny Vesterberg in the 54th minute of play forced Quetzal Flyers Hammers's goalkeeper Thomas Runeberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 60 in the game by Christian Lundqvist from a close distance when the talented Klas Ståhlberg managed to make a qualified save. Rank 1's players were relieved. Thomas Runeberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conny Vesterberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 65th minute, Christian Lundqvist got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 69th minute Conny Vesterberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Runeberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 73rd minute Staffan Söderqwist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thomas Runeberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Rank 1's Conny Vesterberg in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Quetzal Flyers Hammers's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conny Vesterberg in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Thomas Runeberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thomas Runeberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Staffan Söderqwist, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Conny Vesterberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Conny Vesterberg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Thomas Runeberg was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. When Rank 1's Conny Vesterberg, in the 87th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Rank 1. Klas Ståhlberg made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Christian Lundqvist sent off a good shot on target. The Quetzal Flyers Hammers players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Rank 1 from taking control. The game ends in a draw.