U21 World League

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Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Holger Vinström made the kick off which started today's match. When Sebastian Christoffersson came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Hudiksvalls United 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 Sebastian Christoffersson couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rikard Stenquist during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Hudiksvalls United getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Rikard Stenquist hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nae Costandache in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Josef Qvalfeldt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nae Costandache received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Josef Qvalfeldt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 16th match minute, Hudiksvalls United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jerry Norström to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute of the match Gandalf Grey sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Josef Qvalfeldt skillfully saved the ball. Josef Qvalfeldt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nae Costandache, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Rikard Stenquist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 23rd minute, Toader Bălace hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dan Ghițescu was out of position in the 30 minute of play, and Holger Vinström capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Holger Vinström really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sorin Răduța in the 34th minute of play forced Hudiksvalls United's goalkeeper Josef Qvalfeldt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sorin Răduța fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Josef Qvalfeldt having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nae Costandache in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Josef Qvalfeldt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 39 minutes, Nae Costandache put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Josef Qvalfeldt. In the 42nd minute, Rikard Stenquist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nae Costandache blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Josef Qvalfeldt having to make a save. Nae Costandache's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Josef Qvalfeldt read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. 47 minutes into the game, Nae Costandache was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Valar's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hudiksvalls United the free kick. After a rather tough play, The Valar's Nae Costandache got a free kick in the 47th minute.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Nae Costandache stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Hudiksvalls United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcus Lundhberg to maneuver through the defense. Josef Qvalfeldt stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nae Costandache's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. Nae Costandache made a great header on The Valar's corner, it was just that Hudiksvalls United's Josef Qvalfeldt managed to reach the ball for a save. When The Valar's Nae Costandache in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hudiksvalls United's goalie prevented a goal. The Valar's Nae Costandache got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 69th match minute, The Valar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mugurel Seţeanu to maneuver through the defense. Holger Vinström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Dan Ghițescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 77th match minute, Hudiksvalls United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Kvalfält to maneuver through the defense. When Gandalf Grey came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the The Valar 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 Gandalf Grey couldn't finish the play. Nae Costandache struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Josef Qvalfeldt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Valar. The Valar's Sorin Răduța got a good chance for a goal in the 84th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Josef Qvalfeldt was a little too slow when Nae Costandache got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 88th minute. The score was now 1-2. The Valar played a much better game than Hudiksvalls United and deserved their victory. The Hudiksvalls United players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.