U21 World League

CLAYMORE CITY
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aaron Fors took the kick off in the first half of the match. A collision led to CLAYMORE COUNTRY getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Thad Rocha hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Aaron Fors managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zlatan BK's supporters rose to their feet, but Aaron Fors was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Romeo Dickens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aaron Fors in the 6th minute of play forced CLAYMORE COUNTRY's goalkeeper Romeo Dickens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Billy Pihl acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 8th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Fernando Washburn. After 10 minutes of play, Zlatan BK's Aaron Fors made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Romeo Dickens was left in no man's land by his defense there! Wilhelm Hård scored 0-2 in the 13th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Romeo Dickens, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Billy Pihl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joey Rainey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of CLAYMORE COUNTRY booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kjell Grönberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute of the match Fernando Washburn shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Billy Pihl showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Billy Pihl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Odell McGrath, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Odell McGrath in the 28th minute of play forced Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Billy Pihl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thad Rocha's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Billy Pihl skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With splendid footwork Thad Rocha arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-2 by the left pole in the game's 28th minute. Romeo Dickens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wilhelm Hård, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Zlatan BK's Billy Pihl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Odell McGrath in the 39th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aaron Fors in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Romeo Dickens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aaron Fors sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The CLAYMORE COUNTRY players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Zlatan BK were winning 1-2.

CLAYMORE COUNTRY made a substitution. Owen McGinnis replaced Omer Higgins. The wind increased when Thad Rocha made the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the game, Folke Hellbom was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zlatan BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CLAYMORE COUNTRY the free kick. In the 55th minute, Folke Hellbom hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fernando Washburn took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 56th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Billy Pihl. Zlatan BK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. With a little luck, CLAYMORE COUNTRY's Romeo Dickens got control of the ball when Aaron Fors tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 70 played minutes Zlatan BK got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Fors. CLAYMORE COUNTRY made a substitution. Omar French replaced Fernando Washburn. A collision led to Zlatan BK getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Aaron Fors hit a great ball. Billy Pihl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thad Rocha, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Börge Botvidsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romeo Dickens having to interfere. CLAYMORE COUNTRY made a substitution. Kenton Cervantes replaced Son Rollins. In the 85thth minute of the game Odell McGrath who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Zlatan BK's Billy Pihl was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Zlatan BK eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.