U23 World League

The Woo
Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Pontus Berglund kicked off to start the match. Dennis Wallin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andreas Elg in the 3rd minute of play. The Gunners's Dennis Wallin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivar Sjöström in the 6th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Andreas Elg had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dennis Wallin. The Gunners's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Andreas Elg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. If Ivar Sjöström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 16 played minutes The Gunners got a freekick which was hit by Magne Larsson. 21 minutes into the match, The Gunners's goal looked a bit too open when Leif Törnqvist came free, but Dennis Wallin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Gnisvärd bk getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Andreas Elg hit a great ball. After having played for 27 minutes, Pontus Berglund managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Gunners's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pontus Berglund was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Tunander in the 29th minute of play forced Gnisvärd bk's goalkeeper Stefan Viberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Gunners's Dennis Wallin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andreas Elg in the 30th minute of play. Stefan Viberg didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when The Gunners's Pontus Berglund shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. Gnisvärd bk's Stefan Viberg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save Gnisvärd bk from getting a goal against them. When The Gunners's Magne Larsson 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 Gnisvärd bk's goalie prevented a goal. In the 43rd minute, Göran Rudkvist got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 45 minutes into the match, The Gunners's goal looked a bit too open when Göran Rudkvist came free, but Dennis Wallin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Pontus Berglund kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Stefan Viberg. That made the score 2-1 in the 47 minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pontus Berglund in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stefan Viberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dennis Wallin was out of position in the 59 minute of play, and Andreas Elg capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Andreas Elg really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2. In the 63rdth minute of the game Pontus Berglund who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gnisvärd bk's Stefan Viberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 66th minute, Roy Ahlbom hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 67th minute Pontus Berglund shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stefan Viberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Richard Lindberg hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Roy Ahlbom hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. The corner led Gnisvärd bk's Andreas Elg to fire away a dangerous shot which Dennis Wallin despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 81st minute, Roy Ahlbom left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gnisvärd bk fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Roy Ahlbom came free with the goalkeeper in the 84th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dennis Wallin could save by the left post. Göran Rudkvist received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dennis Wallin came out and tried to block the shot, but Göran Rudkvist slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 86th minute. Dennis Wallin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andreas Elg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stefan Viberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andreas Ahlbeck in the 91st minute of play. When Leif Törnqvist fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gnisvärd bk's protests and gave Leif Törnqvist a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Gnisvärd bk getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Leif Törnqvist hit a great ball. Magne Larsson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Stefan Viberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Gnisvärd bk had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.