U23 World League

Uiasca
Spectators: 8392 (Terracing: 6296, Seating: 1930, VIP seats: 166) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Dick Tunström started the match with the kick off. ABK Black Warriors73 were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Lokomotivet Kamraterna's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Victor Rădescu took the corner. After taking down the ball on ABK Black Warriors73's corner Edgar Manolescu fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jesper Tomasson quite easily take care of the ball. In the 11th minute of the match, Edgar Manolescu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jesper Tomasson was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Lokomotivet Kamraterna's Dick Tunström got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kaplan Damjanović struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Jesper Tomasson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ABK Black Warriors73. After a rather tough play, Lokomotivet Kamraterna's Filiph Walroth got a free kick in the 24th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 27 minutes into the game, when Virgil Doinaș put in a rough tackle. Patty Langaas shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Jesper Tomasson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iustin Mustață in the 35th minute. Lokomotivet Kamraterna's Dick Tunström got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jesper Tomasson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Manolescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 40 minutes into the match, Lokomotivet Kamraterna's goal looked a bit too open when Gavril Bîndean came free, but Jesper Tomasson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edgar Manolescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Jesper Tomasson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 44 minutes into the game, Gavril Bîndean was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ABK Black Warriors73's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lokomotivet Kamraterna the free kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Franz Jääger in the 46th minute of play forced ABK Black Warriors73's goalkeeper Waldir Gaúcho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kaplan Damjanović stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, ABK Black Warriors73's Victor Rădescu got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Jesper Tomasson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Manolescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Jesper Tomasson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgar Manolescu in the 59th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stefan Blom in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Waldir Gaúcho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kaplan Damjanović took the ball and in the 63 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. After a rather tough play, ABK Black Warriors73's Călin Arnăutu got a free kick in the 66th minute. Jesper Tomasson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kaplan Damjanović, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. After 75 played minutes Lokomotivet Kamraterna got a freekick which was hit by Filiph Walroth. Jesper Tomasson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Manolescu in the 76th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dan Găină during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th minute, Dan Găină hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Waldir Gaúcho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patty Langaas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the game, Lokomotivet Kamraterna's Patty Langaas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Waldir Gaúcho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Franz Jääger during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Lokomotivet Kamraterna getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Franz Jääger hit a great ball. Jesper Tomasson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Manolescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Waldir Gaúcho made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Dick Tunström sent off a good shot on target. In the 94th match minute, ABK Black Warriors73 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iustin Mustață to maneuver through the defense. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.