U23 World League

66° North Stadium
Spectators: 7568 (Terracing: 5677, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomáš Hauser kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the game, Polar Ice Caps's Maximiliano Eron nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matej Barták made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. With a little luck, FC rossoneri SENICA's Matej Barták got control of the ball when Maximiliano Eron tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomáš Hauser in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Henry Blom prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Matej Barták made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Eron in the 14th minute of play. Maximiliano Eron's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Matej Barták firmly grabbed it by the left post. Michael Hjelm hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Marián Laššak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henry Blom having to interfere. After 30 played minutes FC rossoneri SENICA got a freekick which was hit by Martin Rojko. André Botvidsson kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. A collision led to FC rossoneri SENICA getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Gejza Farkaš hit a great ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maximiliano Eron was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Polar Ice Caps getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Stellan Sellberg hit a great ball. Jack Lundblad hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 56 minutes into the match, Polar Ice Caps's goal looked a bit too open when Tomáš Hauser came free, but Henry Blom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Matej Barták took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximiliano Eron, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Polar Ice Caps's Maximiliano Eron got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Matej Barták showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximiliano Eron in the 66th minute of the match. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC rossoneri SENICA's goalkeeper Matej Barták, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Michael Hjelm kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Tord Lundin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Matej Barták read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. Matej Barták showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximiliano Eron, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. After having played for 76 minutes, Maximiliano Eron managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Polar Ice Caps's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maximiliano Eron was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. FC rossoneri SENICA's Matej Barták played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximiliano Eron in the 78th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC rossoneri SENICA's zone, Maximiliano Eron stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Matej Barták came out of the goal and Maximiliano Eron tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Polar Ice Caps getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Jörn Lidström hit a great ball. André Botvidsson kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Matej Barták showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Botvidsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Tomáš Hauser received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Henry Blom tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Polar Ice Caps had won after a very even match.