U23 World League

Cuesta
Spectators: 7659 (Terracing: 5746, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) Kurt Ahlbeck started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the game, Reconquistense FC's Astor Ler nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Harald Mogren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After 6 played minutes Haymakers FC got a freekick which was hit by Roger Pil. Harald Mogren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Astor Ler, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Harald Mogren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anacleto Norino in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Pil in the 12th minute of play forced Reconquistense FC's goalkeeper Francisco Pelagius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Anacleto Norino had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Harald Mogren. Haymakers FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Anacleto Norino was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Villiam Tidén received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Francisco Pelagius tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 23rd minute Villiam Tidén shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francisco Pelagius saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes into the game, Haymakers FC's Patrik Ennegren nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Francisco Pelagius made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Patrik Ennegren's late challenge caught a Reconquistense FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Patrik Ennegren helped the player get up and apologised. Patrik Ennegren kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Harald Mogren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Prudencio Raulo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Reconquistense FC booed when Haymakers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roger Pil didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lino Madeo got free with Harald Mogren in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 40th minute, Prudencio Raulo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Villiam Tidén managed to get in a good position for a shot. Haymakers FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Villiam Tidén was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Francisco Pelagius breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lino Madeo to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Lino Madeo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Harald Mogren. Haymakers FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lino Madeo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Harald Mogren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lino Madeo in the 55th minute of play. The supporters of Reconquistense FC booed when Haymakers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stig-Åke Nyman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Harald Mogren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iker Ugutz in the 58th minute of the match. Niklas Öberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Francisco Pelagius made a huge save. Kurt Ahlbeck's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Francisco Pelagius firmly grabbed it by the left post. Astor Ler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lino Madeo struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Harald Mogren didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Reconquistense FC. Haymakers FC's Harald Mogren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Madeo in the 71st minute of play. Harald Mogren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Madeo in the 72nd minute of the match. Lino Madeo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Harald Mogren read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. Francisco Pelagius made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patrik Ennegren in the 79th minute of play. If Lino Madeo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Francisco Pelagius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrik Ennegren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arman Åberg during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 94th match minute, Haymakers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arman Åberg to maneuver through the defense. For all the effort they put into the match, the Haymakers FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Reconquistense FC.