U23 World League

Puckarnas bollplank
Spectators: 7983 (Terracing: 5988, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ladislao Daunte made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute, PATADAS S.A's Israel Goiz seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Israel Goiz the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of PATADAS S.A protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Israel Goiz had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in PATADAS S.A fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 3rd minute. Penalty! The supporters of PATADAS S.A booed when Käka Puck BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adolfo Perico didn't get a good kick on the ball. PATADAS S.A's Arnaldo Ekain got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to PATADAS S.A getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Amado Urre hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Käka Puck BK's Börje Törnblom got a free kick in the 12th minute. Käka Puck BK's Victor Sundström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ladislao Daunte in the 17th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, PATADAS S.A's goalkeeper Nestor Ofelio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pedro Luís Koffidis. A collision led to Käka Puck BK getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Sebastian Lund hit a great ball. Ladislao Daunte took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Victor Sundström. Victor Sundström 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. The supporters of PATADAS S.A booed when Käka Puck BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adolfo Perico didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Hans Hök came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the Käka Puck BK 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 Hans Hök couldn't finish the play. After some careless play in the PATADAS S.A defense, Pedro Luís Koffidis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nestor Ofelio. The PATADAS S.A fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nestor Ofelio should have stopped the shot. Pedro Luís Koffidis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sergio Vargas kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Luís Koffidis in the 47th minute of play forced PATADAS S.A's goalkeeper Nestor Ofelio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 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.

The wind increased when Börje Törnblom made the kick off in the second half. Nestor Ofelio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Börje Törnblom in the 53rd minute of the match. Mikael Bengtsson 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. After having played for 56 minutes, Mikael Bengtsson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Käka Puck BK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mikael Bengtsson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Börje Törnblom had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nestor Ofelio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikael Bengtsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. If Mikael Bengtsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 64 minutes into the match, PATADAS S.A's goal looked a bit too open when Mikael Bengtsson came free, but Nestor Ofelio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 65th minute of the game. One of PATADAS S.A:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Käka Puck BK:s goal. In the 66th minute, Kang Xuan made a precise shot to the right of Nestor Ofelio. PATADAS S.A's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Wincenty Galus's late challenge caught a PATADAS S.A's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Wincenty Galus helped the player get up and apologised. Wincenty Galus kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. PATADAS S.A's Marcelino Bixintxo was substituted for Amado Urre. After a rather tough play, Käka Puck BK's Wincenty Galus got a free kick in the 79th minute. Mikael Bengtsson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nestor Ofelio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. Victor Sundström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ladislao Daunte in the 84th minute. Marcelino Bixintxo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 88thth minute tested the skills of Victor Sundström when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 89th match minute, Käka Puck BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kang Xuan to maneuver through the defense. In the 91st minute, Mikael Bengtsson 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. When Käka Puck BK's Mikael Bengtsson in the 98th minute got a chance for a shot 98th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PATADAS S.A's goalie prevented a goal. Nestor Ofelio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikael Bengtsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. There was no doubt that Käka Puck BK were the better team. Käka Puck BK's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.