U21 World League

Hector Hugo Stadion
Spectators: 7537 (Terracing: 5654, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) When Santo Quinto came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Zurdo FC 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 Santo Quinto couldn't finish the play. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK were awarded a corner in the 6th minute after Zurdo FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Christopher Stålberg took the corner. After taking down the ball on Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's corner Christopher Stålberg fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Guillermo Timo quite easily take care of the ball. In the 10th minute, Nestor Tadzio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Doyle Brunson in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Guillermo Timo saved Zurdo FC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bertil Bollström in the 19th minute of play forced Zurdo FC's goalkeeper Guillermo Timo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Doyle Brunson in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zurdo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Scott Stopar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santo Quinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 40 minutes, Silvestre Cordario managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zurdo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silvestre Cordario was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 42nd minute Santo Quinto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Scott Stopar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Scott Stopar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santo Quinto in the 44th minute of play. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Doyle Brunson to make the kick off. Santo Quinto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Scott Stopar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Scott Stopar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santo Quinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guillermo Timo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Doyle Brunson in the 64th minute of play. The supporters of Zurdo FC booed when Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kennet Finnman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Santo Quinto in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Scott Stopar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the match, Zurdo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Doyle Brunson came free, but Guillermo Timo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Scott Stopar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nestor Tadzio, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. After a rather tough play, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Christer Sundin got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 87th match minute, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Phil Ivey to maneuver through the defense. Scott Stopar was out of position in the 89 minute of play, and Santo Quinto capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Santo Quinto really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. Bernardino Pabla charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernardino Pabla the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK booed when Zurdo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernardino Pabla didn't get a good kick on the ball.