U21 World League

Olympistadium
Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fredrik Bennet took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Oylimpiamos Ψ's Kusko Bernabeytia got a free kick in the 2nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Per-Oskar Andberg managed to get in a good position for a shot. Samurai's supporters rose to their feet, but Per-Oskar Andberg was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evis Rafecas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 6 minutes into the match, Fredrik Bennet notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Oylimpiamos Ψ's Evis Rafecas. Evis Rafecas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Evis Rafecas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Per-Oskar Andberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 12th minute, Pudes Bachiller hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 14 played minutes Oylimpiamos Ψ got a freekick which was hit by Hibai Luna. Gutierre Avina kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Evis Rafecas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fredrik Bennet in the 20th minute of the match. Evis Rafecas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Henry Åkerström, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Santi Villafranca could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Roger Klemensson made a huge save. Fredrik Bennet hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. A collision led to Samurai getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Elof Bergfelt hit a great ball. Evis Rafecas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fredrik Bennet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Per-Oskar Andberg fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Samurai's protests and gave Per-Oskar Andberg a yellow card for diving instead. In the 37th match minute, Samurai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Per-Oskar Andberg to maneuver through the defense. Santi Villafranca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Roger Klemensson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Roger Klemensson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hibai Luna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hibai Luna to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Oylimpiamos Ψ's goalkeeper Evis Rafecas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Henry Åkerström. Kusko Bernabeytia charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kusko Bernabeytia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 55 played minutes Oylimpiamos Ψ got a freekick which was hit by Kusko Bernabeytia. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fredrik Bennet in the 56th minute of play forced Oylimpiamos Ψ's goalkeeper Evis Rafecas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Samurai's zone, Gutierre Avina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roger Klemensson came out of the goal and Gutierre Avina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Santi Villafranca's late challenge caught a Samurai's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Santi Villafranca helped the player get up and apologised. In the 69th minute, Santi Villafranca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bo Svanström hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santi Villafranca in the 73rd minute of play forced Samurai's goalkeeper Roger Klemensson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roger Klemensson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santi Villafranca in the 77th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Telmo Manglano during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Samurai booed when Oylimpiamos Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Telmo Manglano didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Michael Haglund during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 87th match minute, Samurai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michael Haglund to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute Gutierre Avina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roger Klemensson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hibai Luna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santi Villafranca in the 94th minute of play forced Samurai's goalkeeper Roger Klemensson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 95 minutes of play, Oylimpiamos Ψ's Santi Villafranca made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Roger Klemensson was left in no man's land by his defense there! The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Samurai walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.