U21 World League

Vale of Knights
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Javier Mayo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Black Knights FC's Salvador Pack played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sven-Arne Gustafsson in the 2nd minute of play. In the 14th minute Niclas Hjälm shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salvador Pack saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lincoln Rosales kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. In the 16th minute of the match Niclas Hjälm sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Salvador Pack skillfully saved the ball. After some careless play in the Black Knights FC defense, Niclas Hjälm kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Salvador Pack. The Black Knights FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Salvador Pack should have stopped the shot. Javier Mayo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 28thth minute tested the skills of Wictor Hagström when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Quintin Funk during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 31 played minutes Black Knights FC got a freekick which was hit by Quintin Funk. After a defensive mix-up in Black Knights FC's zone, Jarl Häger stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Salvador Pack came out of the goal and Jarl Häger tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Edvin Johnsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Black Knights FC booed when FC Kurdish Warriors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. August Kling didn't get a good kick on the ball. Javier Mayo 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. The Black Knights FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. FC Kurdish Warriors were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sven-Arne Gustafsson to strike the kick off in the second half. Niclas Hjälm could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Salvador Pack made a huge save. If Isac Christoffersson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Salvador Pack showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sven-Arne Gustafsson in the 56th minute of the match. 57 minutes into the match, Black Knights FC's goal looked a bit too open when Wilhelm Bergström came free, but Salvador Pack reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59th minute, Sven-Arne Gustafsson reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Salvador Pack. The goal made the score 0-2. Barry Drummond hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Black Knights FC's Salvador Pack got control of the ball when Niclas Hjälm tried to sneak it across the goal line. Niclas Hjälm received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Salvador Pack came out and tried to block the shot, but Niclas Hjälm slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 68th minute. In the 71st minute, Niclas Hjälm left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Kurdish Warriors fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. 74 minutes into the match, Black Knights FC's Elias Ferguson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Wictor Hagström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Niclas Hjälm got free with Salvador Pack in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of FC Kurdish Warriors booed when Black Knights FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dan Riggs didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 88th match minute, Black Knights FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Quintin Funk to maneuver through the defense. 91 minutes into the match, Black Knights FC's goalkeeper Salvador Pack had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niclas Hjälm. The Black Knights FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. FC Kurdish Warriors were clearly better and deserved to take the win.