U23 World League

Ängen
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) No Me Inscriban Gracias's Lucas Olivieri 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. Victorio Resto kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonard Strömbom in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Cadrecha saved No Me Inscriban Gracias from getting behind. Xian Arnao fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bernt Kinnman having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Xian Arnao in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernt Kinnman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 24 minutes, Xian Arnao put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Bernt Kinnman. 32 minutes into the game, Joakim Allbom was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mugiwara FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave No Me Inscriban Gracias the free kick. In the 32nd minute, Joakim Allbom hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xian Arnao in the 33rd minute of play forced Mugiwara FC's goalkeeper Bernt Kinnman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 34 minutes of play, No Me Inscriban Gracias's Lucas Picavea made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Bernt Kinnman was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Picavea in the 38th minute of play forced Mugiwara FC's goalkeeper Bernt Kinnman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Xian Arnao came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the No Me Inscriban Gracias fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Xian Arnao couldn't finish the play. No Me Inscriban Gracias's Xian Arnao got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bernt Kinnman didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Xian Arnao went, in the 46th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leonard Strömbom was the one to do the kick off. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mugiwara FC's goalkeeper Bernt Kinnman, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 59 played minutes No Me Inscriban Gracias got a freekick which was hit by Lucas Olivieri. 63 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mugiwara FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lucas Olivieri was slow to take the kick. During this time No Me Inscriban Gracias's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on No Me Inscriban Gracias's corner Mellington Bernia fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bernt Kinnman quite easily take care of the ball. In the 65th minute, Rikard Runeberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernt Kinnman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xian Arnao in the 67th minute. Bernt Kinnman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mellington Bernia in the 72nd minute of play. A collision led to Mugiwara FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Jimmie Dusett hit a great ball. Lucas Picavea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bernt Kinnman having to interfere. When Lucas Olivieri came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the No Me Inscriban Gracias fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Lucas Olivieri couldn't finish the play. Bernt Kinnman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Olivieri, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. No Me Inscriban Gracias's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lucas Olivieri in the 83rd minute. Lucas Olivieri made a great header on No Me Inscriban Gracias's corner, it was just that Mugiwara FC's Bernt Kinnman managed to reach the ball for a save. Kalle Josefsson's late challenge caught a No Me Inscriban Gracias's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kalle Josefsson helped the player get up and apologised. After 92 played minutes Mugiwara FC got a freekick which was hit by Kalle Josefsson. In the 93rd minute of the match Lucas Olivieri shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bernt Kinnman showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Victorio Resto fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored No Me Inscriban Gracias's protests and gave Victorio Resto a yellow card for diving instead. After 94 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for No Me Inscriban Gracias! After having played for 99 minutes, Xian Arnao managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. No Me Inscriban Gracias's supporters crossed their fingers, but Xian Arnao was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. No Me Inscriban Gracias's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.