U23 World League

Averstadium
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) DIF LEEDS BK's 이 시 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. 4 minutes into the match, Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Jens-Ola Strömbom had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by 이 시. After some careless play in the DIF LEEDS BK defense, Axel Samuelsson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aaron Bergqvist. The DIF LEEDS BK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aaron Bergqvist should have stopped the shot. Kennet Broberg kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Jens-Ola Strömbom acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 12th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Inge Rosen. After a rather tough play, Golden Lions FC's Kennet Broberg got a free kick in the 17th minute. Jens-Ola Strömbom was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Inge Rosen. Andréas Linqvist struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Jens-Ola Strömbom didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DIF LEEDS BK. With an all-out effort, DIF LEEDS BK's Jens-Ola Strömbom threw himself towards the right post 25 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Holger Lidström, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A collision led to Golden Lions FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Leif Västlund hit a great ball. With a little luck, Golden Lions FC's Jens-Ola Strömbom got control of the ball when 이 시 tried to sneak it across the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, 이 시 dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Jens-Ola Strömbom, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Holger Lidström in the 33rd minute of play forced Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Jens-Ola Strömbom to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Jens-Ola Strömbom had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by 이 시. If Axel Samuelsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With an all-out effort, DIF LEEDS BK's Jens-Ola Strömbom threw himself towards the right post 42 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Holger Lidström, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alex Nordström to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Golden Lions FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Hans Alén hit a great ball. A collision led to DIF LEEDS BK getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Andréas Linqvist hit a great ball. Aaron Bergqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Axel Samuelsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. In the 57th match minute, DIF LEEDS BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Inge Rosen to maneuver through the defense. 58 minutes into the match, DIF LEEDS BK's goal looked a bit too open when Axel Samuelsson came free, but Aaron Bergqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Axel Samuelsson took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aaron Bergqvist. Aaron Bergqvist dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. DIF LEEDS BK's Aaron Bergqvist proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save DIF LEEDS BK from getting a goal against them. Andréas Linqvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Jens-Ola Strömbom tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kennet Broberg hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After 70 played minutes, DIF LEEDS BK's Inge Rosen shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jens-Ola Strömbom came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in DIF LEEDS BK reached it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Inge Rosen in the 73rd minute of play forced Golden Lions FC's goalkeeper Jens-Ola Strömbom to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 78th match minute, Golden Lions FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Axel Samuelsson to maneuver through the defense. Aaron Bergqvist made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Alex Nordström sent off a good shot on target. Andréas Linqvist kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. After 86 minutes, Leif Västlund mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Golden Lions FC and the DIF LEEDS BK players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 86th minute, Leif Västlund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jens-Ola Strömbom made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 이 시 in the 87th minute of play. DIF LEEDS BK's 이 시 got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 95th minute of the match Richard Britz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jens-Ola Strömbom showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Golden Lions FC played a much better game than DIF LEEDS BK and deserved their victory. The DIF LEEDS BK players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.