U23 World League

Nordin Arena
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Trixande Fåglar BK's Joachim Hägglund started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joachim Hägglund in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carl Ambjörnsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bograngen's Krister Grönlund got a good chance for a goal in the 8th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bengt-Arne Olsson hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Trixande Fåglar BK's Arvid Jansson got control of the ball when Krister Grönlund tried to sneak it across the goal line. Krister Grönlund recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A hard shot 27 in the game by Krister Grönlund from a close distance when the talented Arvid Jansson managed to make a qualified save. Trixande Fåglar BK's players were relieved. Krister Grönlunds short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Arvid Jansson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Krister Grönlund fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arvid Jansson having to interfere. 31 minutes into the match, Bograngen's goal looked a bit too open when Stefan Hultin came free, but Carl Ambjörnsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dan Rönn charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dan Rönn the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 37th match minute, Trixande Fåglar BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Rönn to maneuver through the defense. Manfred Danielsson kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vidar Soned made a kick off. In the 55th minute Vidar Soned shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arvid Jansson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 58 minutes of play, Bograngen's Krister Grönlund made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arvid Jansson was left in no man's land by his defense there! Dan Rönn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carl Ambjörnsson having to interfere. Trixande Fåglar BK made a substitution. Tommy Skoglund replaced Kaj Hedin. 69 minutes into the match, Trixande Fåglar BK's goal looked a bit too open when Vidar Soned came free, but Arvid Jansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Bograngen's Vidar Soned in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Trixande Fåglar BK's goalie prevented a goal. During the 71st minute of the match Dan Rönn completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Dan Rönn a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 72 played minutes Trixande Fåglar BK got a freekick which was hit by Dan Rönn. Arvid Jansson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Krister Grönlund's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Bograngen were awarded a corner in the 75th minute after Trixande Fåglar BK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Åke Gallin took the corner. Bograngen's Åke Gallin was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arvid Jansson in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Arvid Jansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Krister Grönlund, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Bograngen's goalkeeper Carl Ambjörnsson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Stefan Hultin. After a defensive mix-up in Bograngen's zone, Peder Karlberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carl Ambjörnsson came out of the goal and Peder Karlberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Trixande Fåglar BK booed when Bograngen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michael Hammarström didn't get a good kick on the ball.