U23 World League

Pauliström -vallen
Spectators: 7527 (Terracing: 5646, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fredrik Karlsson took the kick off in the first half of the match. Malcolm Wall stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Damario Izquierdo's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. Fredrik Karlsson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vicente Villa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Göran Wickander charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Göran Wickander the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 19th minute, Göran Wickander hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Pauliström's Fredrik Karlsson in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Boomer Fc's goalie prevented a goal. Arman Skog hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Malcolm Wall showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damario Izquierdo in the 28th minute of the match. The supporters of Boomer Fc booed when Pauliström was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arman Skog didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Birger Klint had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 33rd minute, Nicanor Merino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Felipe Lahm during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Malcolm Wall made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damario Izquierdo in the 41st minute of play. Malcolm Wall had in the 43rdth minute some difficulties stopping Felipe Lahm's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Arman Skog hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. After 46 played minutes Pauliström got a freekick which was hit by Fredrik Karlsson. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Damario Izquierdo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Vicente Villa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Göran Wickander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damario Izquierdo in the 56th minute of play forced Pauliström's goalkeeper Malcolm Wall to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nicanor Merino during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 59th match minute, Boomer Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicanor Merino to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arne Tham in the 60th minute of play forced Boomer Fc's goalkeeper Vicente Villa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. During the 61st minute of the match Nicanor Merino completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Nicanor Merino a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, Boomer Fc's Nicanor Merino got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Nicanor Merino kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. In the 65th minute, Fredrik Karlsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vicente Villa was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Göran Wickander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 69 played minutes Boomer Fc got a freekick which was hit by Brun Candela. Vicente Villa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fredrik Karlsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Boomer Fc's Agustín Valerón got a free kick in the 77th minute. Malcolm Wall made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damario Izquierdo in the 79th minute of play. Boomer Fc's Brun Candela was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Malcolm Wall in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Birger Klint took the ball and in the 85 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vicente Villa. Vicente Villa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Malcolm Wall made an important save on a dangerous shot by Damario Izquierdo in the 89th minute. In the 93rd minute, Brun Candela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arman Skog received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Vicente Villa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 95th match minute, Boomer Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Lahm to maneuver through the defense. When the referee ended the match the Pauliström players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.