U23 World League

Vestegnen
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Christian Olofsson made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Kenny Atke hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 3 minutes into the match, Vestegnens Betonhelte's goal looked a bit too open when Hu Zhen Di came free, but Kåre Hård reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, The Northmen Army's Hu Zhen Di got a free kick in the 7th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hao Yuan Guang in the 9th minute of play forced Vestegnens Betonhelte's goalkeeper Kåre Hård to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Hao Yuan Guang's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kåre Hård was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. Through an outstanding action, after 12 minutes, Robin Bäckström successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Hao Yuan Guang fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kåre Hård having to interfere. Kåre Hård took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Olofsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ronni Krogbeck hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. 21 minutes into the match, Vestegnens Betonhelte's goal looked a bit too open when Hu Zhen Di came free, but Kåre Hård reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vestegnens Betonhelte's Kåre Hård played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hao Yuan Guang in the 25th minute of play. The Northmen Army's Robin Bäckström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kenny Atke in the 28th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabe Gaab in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robin Bäckström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 32 minutes into the match, Vestegnens Betonhelte's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Olofsson came free, but Kåre Hård reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, Vestegnens Betonhelte's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Olofsson came free, but Kåre Hård reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hu Zhen Di might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kåre Hård. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hu Zhen Di ran back to his position shaking his head. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hao Yuan Guang in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kåre Hård saved Vestegnens Betonhelte from getting behind. In the 40th minute Christian Olofsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kåre Hård saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kåre Hård showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Olofsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. The supporters of Vestegnens Betonhelte booed when The Northmen Army was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hu Zhen Di didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robin Bäckström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabe Gaab, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Kenny Atke hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. A collision led to Vestegnens Betonhelte getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Kenny Atke hit a great ball. The Northmen Army's Teobald Polakowski was substituted for Christian Olofsson. In the 57th match minute, Vestegnens Betonhelte was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Bo to maneuver through the defense. If Hao Yuan Guang had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With his leg Kåre Hård managed to avoid a goal in the 60thth minute, when The Northmen Army's Teobald Polakowski fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Hjalmar Håkansson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Kåre Hård made a huge save. Hjalmar Håkansson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kåre Hård showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kiko Zimbo in the 64th minute of the match. Hjalmar Håkansson kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, The Northmen Army's goal looked a bit too open when Gabe Gaab came free, but Robin Bäckström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th minute Sjef John shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robin Bäckström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robin Bäckström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabe Gaab in the 78th minute of the match. In the 84th minute, Kiko Zimbo made a precise shot to the right of Kåre Hård. Vestegnens Betonhelte's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Kåre Hård took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hjalmar Håkansson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 89 minutes into the game, Dan Bo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vestegnens Betonhelte's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Northmen Army the free kick. Kåre Hård was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Hjalmar Håkansson. When the match was over The Northmen Army could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Vestegnens Betonhelte throughout the match.