U21 World League

Zendragsvallen
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5639, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gunnar Berg made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gunnar Berg got free with Alexsandro Netto in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Henning Norberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeferson Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Renan Sena took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Henning Norberg. Henning Norberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Zendraget BK's Henning Norberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mané Catarinense in the 19th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Zendraget BK's Alexsandro Netto threw himself towards the right post 24 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Thor Nordin, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 28 played minutes Zendraget BK got a freekick which was hit by Morgan Boman. In the 29th minute Mané Catarinense shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Henning Norberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th match minute, Zendraget BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Börje Rudberg to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Samurai Champions FC's Alexsandro Netto got control of the ball when Karl Frisck tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Zendraget BK booed when Samurai Champions FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Davi Loureiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Börje Rudberg from long distance, 39 minutes into the match, got Alexsandro Netto's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After a rather tough play, Zendraget BK's Bertil Apelquist got a free kick in the 40th minute. Zendraget BK's Henning Norberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mané Catarinense in the 42nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Thor Nordin in the 45th minute of play forced Samurai Champions FC's goalkeeper Alexsandro Netto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half Samurai Champions FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Mané Catarinense made the kick off in the second half. If Thor Nordin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mané Catarinense recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Samurai Champions FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mané Catarinense in the 58th minute. The corner ended in Mané Catarinense almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Zendraget BK's Henning Norberg did a great save. 60 minutes into the game, Mané Catarinense cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Henning Norberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 63rd match minute, Zendraget BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thor Nordin to maneuver through the defense. Henning Norberg was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Mané Catarinense. After a rather tough play, Zendraget BK's Bertil Apelquist got a free kick in the 66th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gunnar Berg in the 68th minute of play forced Samurai Champions FC's goalkeeper Alexsandro Netto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Zendraget BK getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Erling Söderlund hit a great ball. Henning Norberg was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Mané Catarinense. A collision led to Zendraget BK getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Börje Rudberg hit a great ball. In the 86th minute, Thor Nordin got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 94th minute, João Pedro da Mata hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alexsandro Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Börje Rudberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Samurai Champions FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Samurai Champions FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.