U23 World League

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Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Magnus Hedman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bastian Coya in the 4th minute of the match. Francis Casillas hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute, Quique Contratas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Stefan Bjursell during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 15 played minutes Lite Finare Lite Bättre got a freekick which was hit by Stefan Bjursell. After some careless play in the Lite Finare Lite Bättre defense, Ramond Casillas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Magnus Hedman. The Lite Finare Lite Bättre fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Magnus Hedman should have stopped the shot. Anatolio Alfaro was a little too slow when Mathias Bäck got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 22nd minute. The score was now 1-1. 27 minutes into the match, Lite Finare Lite Bättre's goal looked a bit too open when Sonny Hjeltman came free, but Magnus Hedman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abeluse Flow's Anatolio Alfaro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ove Hökkvist in the 28th minute of play. In the 29th minute Sonny Hjeltman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Magnus Hedman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anatolio Alfaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ove Hökkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. In the 36th minute Ove Hökkvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anatolio Alfaro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abeluse Flow's Anatolio Alfaro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ove Hökkvist in the 40th minute of play. In the 41st minute Sonny Hjeltman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Magnus Hedman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mathias Bäck received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Anatolio Alfaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

The wind increased when Ove Hökkvist made the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Lite Finare Lite Bättre's goal looked a bit too open when Ramond Casillas came free, but Magnus Hedman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eriz Canturri could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Magnus Hedman made a huge save. In the 60th minute, Mathias Bäck 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. Oskar Pilgren kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Tomas Thedin struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Anatolio Alfaro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lite Finare Lite Bättre. When Francis Casillas fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Abeluse Flow's protests and gave Francis Casillas a yellow card for diving instead. Oskar Pilgren charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Oskar Pilgren the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Abeluse Flow booed when Lite Finare Lite Bättre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oskar Pilgren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anatolio Alfaro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mathias Bäck's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. In the 74th minute, Ove Hökkvist 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. Bastian Coya recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 78 minutes into the game, Abeluse Flow's Eriz Canturri nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Magnus Hedman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Sven Magnusson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Anatolio Alfaro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. In the 88th minute, Sven Magnusson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the match, Lite Finare Lite Bättre's goalkeeper Magnus Hedman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bastian Coya. If Mathias Bäck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 95 played minutes Abeluse Flow got a freekick which was hit by Bastian Coya. The Abeluse Flow players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.