U21 World League

Sunken Arena
Spectators: 7504 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Thomas Gunnarsson made the kick off which started today's match. Sunkens Surtröjor's Alfons Zander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vasile Manolache in the 3rd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Dorel Logofătu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alfons Zander. Sunkens Surtröjor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dorel Logofătu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Alfons Zander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vasile Manolache in the 10th minute of the match. Thomas Gunnarsson charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Thomas Gunnarsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 11th minute, Thomas Gunnarsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 16 minutes into the match, Sunkens Surtröjor's goal looked a bit too open when Silviu Cutieru came free, but Alfons Zander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Mellberg kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Alfons Zander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dorel Logofătu in the 19th minute of play. Alfons Zander came out of the goal in the 21st minute to try and stop a shot by MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Silviu Cutieru. But to his dismay, Silviu Cutieru quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. Alfons Zander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silviu Cutieru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Morgan Håning fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emil Inculeț having to interfere. In the 28th minute, Malte Gerdberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alfons Zander came out of the goal in the 29th minute to try and stop a shot by MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Vasile Manolache. But to his dismay, Vasile Manolache quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. After 33 played minutes Sunkens Surtröjor got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Mellberg. Sunkens Surtröjor's Alfons Zander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vasile Manolache in the 35th minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Silviu Cutieru notched a goal, 0-5, to the right of Sunkens Surtröjor's Alfons Zander. Alfons Zander was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Vasile Manolache had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 43rd minute, Sunkens Surtröjor's Morgan Håning dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-5. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Thomas Gunnarsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sunkens Surtröjor's supporters rose to their feet, but Thomas Gunnarsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emil Inculeț breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV were leading 1-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Silviu Cutieru took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfons Zander. Alfons Zander dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-6. Alfons Zander made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Silviu Cutieru sent off a good shot on target. Daniel Mellberg kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. A hard shot 62 in the game by Vasile Manolache from a close distance when the talented Alfons Zander managed to make a qualified save. Sunkens Surtröjor's players were relieved. Alfons Zander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silviu Cutieru in the 66th minute of play. If Gustaf Holmberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Alfons Zander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vasile Manolache, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vasile Manolache got free with Alfons Zander in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vasile Manolache sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alfons Zander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silviu Cutieru in the 77th minute of the match. Morgan Håning recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alfons Zander stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vasile Manolache's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. Alfons Zander made an important save on a dangerous shot by Silviu Cutieru in the 86th minute.