U23 World League

Bullen Arena
Spectators: 7733 (Terracing: 5801, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) Emanuel Sefastsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peter Crouch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eustacio Tolino made in the 11th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Hernan Berbiz. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hernan Berbiz during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 13th minute, Hernan Berbiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Teofilo Pinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rasmus Fransson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute of the match FC Bullen got a corner. KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Henning Åberg ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led FC Bullen's Henning Åberg to fire away a dangerous shot which Teofilo Pinto despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Pål Eriksson managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Bullen's supporters rose to their feet, but Pål Eriksson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teofilo Pinto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Emanuel Sefastsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Poz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pål Eriksson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as FC Bullen's Rasmus Fransson slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Teofilo Pinto. That made the score 1-0 after 42 minutes of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rasmus Fransson to make the kick off. 59 minutes into the game, Rasmus Fransson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Bullen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave KяαdivÄch3 FC the free kick. In the 59th match minute, FC Bullen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rasmus Fransson to maneuver through the defense. Henning Åberg's late challenge caught a KяαdivÄch3 FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henning Åberg helped the player get up and apologised. Henning Åberg kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. The supporters of KяαdivÄch3 FC booed when FC Bullen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tommy Hellqvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. Niceto Poz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sergio Nevada hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the KяαdivÄch3 FC defense, Rasmus Fransson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Teofilo Pinto. The KяαdivÄch3 FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Teofilo Pinto should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Niceto Poz got free with Emanuel Sefastsson in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The FC Bullen support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.