U23 World League

Santiago Bernabeu
Spectators: 7554 (Terracing: 5667, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Hans Törnblom started the match with the kick off. Zygmunt Tokarczyk kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. After 3 played minutes Real Madrid got a freekick which was hit by Piotr Solak. Hans Törnblom recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hans Törnblom recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sture Ström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When AC Superstar's Harry Hernström in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Madrid's goalie prevented a goal. Hans Törnblom received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Radoslaw Charlap tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. AC Superstar's Charles Johansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Konstanty Zima in the 20th minute of play. After 21 played minutes Real Madrid got a freekick which was hit by Tobiasz Cuber. In the 28th minute, Konstanty Zima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. AC Superstar's Charles Johansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aureliusz Czeszejko in the 35th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Aureliusz Czeszejko 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. After a rather tough play, Real Madrid's Tomasz Rykaczewski got a free kick in the 47th minute. Radoslaw Charlap showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sture Ström in the 48th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Konstanty Zima in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charles Johansson saved AC Superstar from getting behind. 58 minutes into the match, Konstanty Zima notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of AC Superstar's Charles Johansson. Charles Johansson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Zygmunt Tokarczyk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Real Madrid's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Sture Ström 68 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. Radoslaw Charlap made an important save on a dangerous shot by Harry Hernström in the 72nd minute. The supporters of Real Madrid booed when AC Superstar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roland Nyberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th minute of the match Stasio Nowacki sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Charles Johansson skillfully saved the ball. Zygmunt Tokarczyk blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Charles Johansson having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in AC Superstar's zone, Zygmunt Tokarczyk stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Charles Johansson came out of the goal and Zygmunt Tokarczyk tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Tobiasz Cuber had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 82 minutes into the game, Sture Ström recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Radoslaw Charlap. Sture Ström showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Tobiasz Cuber charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tobiasz Cuber the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tobiasz Cuber kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match.