U21 World League

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Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ove Wickander took the kick off in the first half of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as TAXI-MM-'s Ernest Strugure slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Kasper Helström. That made the score 1-0 after 2 minutes of play. Aspabruk's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ernest Strugure 7 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. When TAXI-MM-'s Ernest Strugure in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Aspabruk's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Aspabruk's Kasper Helström got control of the ball when Aurelian Tunaru tried to sneak it across the goal line. Kasper Helström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nae Neguțu, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 20th minute, Ernest Strugure ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kasper Helström was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. Kasper Helström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aurelian Tunaru in the 24th minute. Kasper Helström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nae Neguțu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 40 minutes into the match, Nae Neguțu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Kasper Helström, 6-0. After 43 played minutes Aspabruk got a freekick which was hit by Maximilian Fernkvist. In the 45th match minute, TAXI-MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Călin Panciu to maneuver through the defense. Christian Tingelholm, 46 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Mircea Necșulescu kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ernest Strugure to make the kick off. Aspabruk's Kasper Helström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernest Strugure in the 52nd minute of play. Alfons Hedling kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. 63 minutes into the game, Călin Panciu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. TAXI-MM-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Aspabruk the free kick. A collision led to TAXI-MM- getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Călin Panciu hit a great ball. Corneliu Chirea was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Alfons Hedling. Călin Panciu hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Ove Wickander hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. In the 73rd minute, Mircea Necșulescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 77thth minute of the game Ove Wickander who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TAXI-MM-'s Corneliu Chirea was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 81 minutes into the game, TAXI-MM-'s Mugur Milcu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kasper Helström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. In the 83rd minute, Mircea Necșulescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 85th match minute, TAXI-MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ernest Strugure to maneuver through the defense. If Ernest Strugure had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 90 minutes into the match, Mugur Milcu notched a goal, 9-0, to the right of Aspabruk's Kasper Helström. Kasper Helström was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 93 minutes into the game, Ernest Strugure cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 10-0. Kasper Helström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. TAXI-MM- had played much better football throughout.