U23 World League

Sacridome
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Valdemar Guerra kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Dimas Palhares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot by Fredric Rudqvist from long distance, 3 minutes into the match, got Filipe Semedo's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 6th minute, Dimas Palhares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. GD JULIO DINIS's Filipe Semedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fredric Rudqvist in the 9th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fredric Rudqvist in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Filipe Semedo saved GD JULIO DINIS from getting behind. Dimas Palhares kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. With a little luck, GD JULIO DINIS's Filipe Semedo got control of the ball when Fredric Rudqvist tried to sneak it across the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, GD JULIO DINIS's goalkeeper Filipe Semedo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Max Sandström. 19 minutes into the match, GD JULIO DINIS's goal looked a bit too open when Max Sandström came free, but Filipe Semedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jordão Pinto hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Sacri FC's attack was well implemented in the 28th minute, but when Ludwig Beneth was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Arvid Bremming showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdemar Guerra, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Olov Berg kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Arvid Bremming showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulo Aleixo, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. When Sacri FC's Ludwig Beneth in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye GD JULIO DINIS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 41st minute, Dimas Palhares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 42 minutes, Max Sandström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sacri FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Max Sandström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 47th minute of the match Ernst Dahlberg sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Filipe Semedo skillfully saved the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fredric Rudqvist to make the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Diamantino Mourinho during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Fredric Rudqvist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jordão Pinto hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 59 minutes into the match, GD JULIO DINIS's goal looked a bit too open when Stig-Åke Asklund came free, but Filipe Semedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ingvar Kvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Filipe Semedo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 62 minutes into the game, Sacri FC's Fredric Rudqvist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Filipe Semedo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. A collision led to GD JULIO DINIS getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Valdemar Guerra hit a great ball. When Ludwig Beneth fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sacri FC's protests and gave Ludwig Beneth a yellow card for diving instead. After 72 played minutes Sacri FC got a freekick which was hit by Ludwig Beneth. Valdemar Guerra received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Arvid Bremming came out and tried to block the shot, but Valdemar Guerra slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 73rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Max Sandström in the 76th minute of play forced GD JULIO DINIS's goalkeeper Filipe Semedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulo Aleixo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arvid Bremming read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, Sacri FC's goalkeeper Arvid Bremming had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Valdemar Guerra. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fredric Rudqvist in the 89th minute of play forced GD JULIO DINIS's goalkeeper Filipe Semedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.