U21 World League

Valla Arena
Spectators: 7318 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 100) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Andréas Johnsson made the kick off which started today's match. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Asarum's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Valentin Rosendal was slow to take the kick. During this time Valla Fc's players had a chance to rest. Thor Stabbe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 17 minutes into the game, Valla Fc's Oskar Wallmark nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Michel Duset made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The supporters of Valla Fc booed when Asarum was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Magnus Gunnarsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Andréas Johnsson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Kalle Joelson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 28th minute Olof Fribäck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kalle Joelson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, Valla Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Karl-Magnus Nyberg came free, but Kalle Joelson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Michel Duset made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Oskar Wallmark sent off a good shot on target. After 38 minutes, Valentin Rosendal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Valla Fc and the Asarum players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Valla Fc's Valentin Rosendal got a free kick in the 38th minute. When John Ambjörnsson fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Valla Fc's protests and gave John Ambjörnsson a yellow card for diving instead. John Ambjörnsson kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. When Aaron Lindsten was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 44 minutes had been played. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Valentin Rosendal made a kick off. Valentin Rosendal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Asarum booed when Valla Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thor Stabbe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Asarum's Michel Duset played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thor Stabbe in the 63rd minute of play. Valentin Rosendal struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Michel Duset didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valla Fc. After having played for 71 minutes, Karl-Magnus Nyberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Asarum's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl-Magnus Nyberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 75 minutes, Bengt Jönsson mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Asarum and the Valla Fc players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Asarum getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Bengt Jönsson hit a great ball. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Asarum's goalkeeper Michel Duset, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Olof Fribäck came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the Asarum fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Olof Fribäck couldn't finish the play. 87 minutes into the game, Magnus Gunnarsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Asarum's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Valla Fc the free kick. Oskar Wallmark charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Oskar Wallmark the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Asarum booed when Valla Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oskar Wallmark didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Asarum walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.