U23 World League

Freedom Arena
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rosario Encalada took the kick off in the first half of the match. When the match clock showed 6 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Rosario Encalada sped through Freedom 2024's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Måns Offendahl. 9 minutes into the game, Vitoria Muriedas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Måns Offendahl was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rosario Encalada during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 13th match minute, El Pinar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rosario Encalada to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonard Söderström in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aztore Sarantes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fulgencio Lazaeta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 36th minute, Eguzki Tamajon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Måns Offendahl stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rosario Encalada's shot from short distance in the 39th minute. In the 41stth minute of the game Rosario Encalada who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Freedom 2024's Måns Offendahl was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 45 played minutes Freedom 2024 got a freekick which was hit by Leonard Söderström. In the 46th minute, Fulgencio Lazaeta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vitoria Muriedas in the 48th minute of play forced Freedom 2024's goalkeeper Måns Offendahl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Leonard Söderström to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Freedom 2024 were awarded a corner. Kevin Kielstedt went to the cornerflag to take it. Freedom 2024's Kevin Kielstedt was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Aztore Sarantes in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Galsino Bradi in the 56th minute of play forced Freedom 2024's goalkeeper Måns Offendahl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 58 minutes of play, El Pinar's Rosario Encalada made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Måns Offendahl was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, El Pinar's Vitoria Muriedas got a free kick in the 65th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rosario Encalada in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Måns Offendahl prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Freedom 2024 booed when El Pinar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rosario Encalada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vitoria Muriedas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Måns Offendahl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rosario Encalada in the 78th minute of the match. Aztore Sarantes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonard Söderström in the 81st minute of play. The supporters of Freedom 2024 booed when El Pinar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lixandro Rossell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fulgencio Lazaeta charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fulgencio Lazaeta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to El Pinar getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Fulgencio Lazaeta hit a great ball. With a little luck, Freedom 2024's Måns Offendahl got control of the ball when Rosario Encalada tried to sneak it across the goal line. Freedom 2024's Fredric Bokelund got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. El Pinar's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.