U23 World League

Calma City
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) Sebastian Malm started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 2nd minute, Mané Catarinense left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Samurai Champions FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After 4 played minutes Monia&Ibrahim got a freekick which was hit by Sebastian Malm. Sebastian Malm's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Alexsandro Netto skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The goalkeeper, Alexsandro Netto, was totally fooled by Monia&Ibrahim's Sebastian Malm, who 12 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Alexsandro Netto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Inge Collin in the 15th minute of the match. Elias Alén 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. Sixten Olsmann took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Renan Sena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute, Sebastian Malm hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sebastian Malm hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. In the 38th match minute, Monia&Ibrahim was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sebastian Malm to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Monia&Ibrahim getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Stig Dalberg hit a great ball. In the 42nd minute, Renan Sena left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Samurai Champions FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Nando Custódio kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Sebastian Malm sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Samurai Champions FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the match clock showed 54 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Sebastian Malm sped through Samurai Champions FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Alexsandro Netto. If Elias Alén had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Stig Dalberg during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Stig Dalberg kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Samurai Champions FC's Alexsandro Netto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastian Malm in the 63rd minute of play. Rich Lester hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Alexsandro Netto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Malm in the 77th minute of play. João Pedro da Mata hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. In the 80th minute Monia&Ibrahim were awarded a corner. Sebastian Malm went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Monia&Ibrahim's Inge Collin to fire away a dangerous shot which Alexsandro Netto despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Inge Collin during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Monia&Ibrahim getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Inge Collin hit a great ball. Alexsandro Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Malm, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 96thth minute of the game Sebastian Malm who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Samurai Champions FC's Alexsandro Netto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Samurai Champions FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.