U23 World League

Manuel Ferreira
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cebo Morejon got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Club Olimpia's goal looked a bit too open when Leonard Larsfält came free, but Dalmacio Caldueño reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dalmacio Caldueño showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sune Nilsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sune Nilsson in the 20th minute of play forced Club Olimpia's goalkeeper Dalmacio Caldueño to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulo Cabrera kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Dalmacio Caldueño took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonard Larsfält, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 30 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Cebo Morejon sped through Eleven Nation Army's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marcus Svanér. Dalmacio Caldueño showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonard Larsfält, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Dalmacio Caldueño showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sune Nilsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Cebo Morejon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dalmacio Caldueño showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonard Larsfält, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Dalmacio Caldueño showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sune Nilsson in the 45th minute of the match. Karl-Magnus Spetz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Leonard Larsfält to make the kick off. Eleven Nation Army's Marcus Svanér played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cebo Morejon in the 56th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cebo Morejon in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcus Svanér prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the Eleven Nation Army defense, Cebo Morejon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcus Svanér. The Eleven Nation Army fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcus Svanér should have stopped the shot. Dalmacio Caldueño showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karl-Magnus Spetz, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. The supporters of Eleven Nation Army booed when Club Olimpia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gorbea Sasiain didn't get a good kick on the ball. Club Olimpia's Dalmacio Caldueño played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sune Nilsson in the 74th minute of play. Leonard Larsfält could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Dalmacio Caldueño made a huge save. In the 76th minute Sune Nilsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dalmacio Caldueño saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Club Olimpia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sune Nilsson was slow to take the kick. During this time Eleven Nation Army's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Eleven Nation Army's corner Sune Nilsson fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dalmacio Caldueño quite easily take care of the ball. Many of Eleven Nation Army's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Eleven Nation Army may have spent more time on the ball, but Club Olimpia were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.