World League

The Battlefield
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Milan Pavlovský kicked off to start the match. Torsten Björnsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicolas Gois in the 3rd minute of the match. White Hart Lane were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after Stockholm Generals's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kenneth Söderqvist took the corner. 7 minutes into the match, White Hart Lane's goalkeeper Esbjörn Apelquist had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Milan Pavlovský. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jorma Jääskeläinen in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Torsten Björnsson saved Stockholm Generals from getting behind. After 9 played minutes Stockholm Generals got a freekick which was hit by Richard Pilgren. In the 13th match minute, Stockholm Generals was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kurt Holmberg to maneuver through the defense. Bertil Ekman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Torsten Björnsson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. 17 minutes into the game, White Hart Lane's Dick Wennerberg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Torsten Björnsson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Stockholm Generals's Alexis Sánchez in the 19th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Esbjörn Apelquist was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for White Hart Lane through an amazing save. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by White Hart Lane's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sören Lindqvist was slow to take the kick. During this time Stockholm Generals's players had a chance to rest. A collision led to Stockholm Generals getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Sebastian Forsell hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bertil Ekman in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Torsten Björnsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Stockholm Generals booed when White Hart Lane was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicolas Gois didn't get a good kick on the ball. Milan Pavlovský sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, White Hart Lane's Esbjörn Apelquist got control of the ball when Mario Ariwibowo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Stockholm Generals were awarded a corner in the 35th minute after White Hart Lane's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sören Lindqvist took the corner. After some careless play in the Stockholm Generals defense, Jorma Jääskeläinen kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Torsten Björnsson. The Stockholm Generals fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Torsten Björnsson should have stopped the shot. Torsten Björnsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorma Jääskeläinen, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Jorma Jääskeläinen succeeded in the game's 39th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-3. Torsten Björnsson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bertil Ekman went, in the 41st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bertil Ekman was the one to do the kick off. After 50 minutes, Richard Pilgren mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Stockholm Generals and the White Hart Lane players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Stockholm Generals's Richard Pilgren got a free kick in the 50th minute. 53 minutes into the game, Bertil Ekman lined in a short shot 0-5 behind a frustrated Torsten Björnsson. 59 minutes into the match, Stockholm Generals's goal looked a bit too open when Bertil Ekman came free, but Torsten Björnsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sören Lindqvist kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Jorma Jääskeläinen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Torsten Björnsson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. In the 66th minute Alexis Sánchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Esbjörn Apelquist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Stockholm Generals getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Leo Göransson hit a great ball. Stockholm Generals made a substitution. Jens-Erik Ahlbom replaced Sören Lindqvist. Stockholm Generals made a substitution. Brian Bryngelsson replaced Sebastian Forsell. Torsten Björnsson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kenneth Söderqvist in the 76th minute. Richard Pilgren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Esbjörn Apelquist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Stockholm Generals booed when White Hart Lane was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicolas Gois didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 84 minutes, Alexis Sánchez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stockholm Generals's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexis Sánchez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bertil Ekman hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Mario Ariwibowo struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Esbjörn Apelquist didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stockholm Generals. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. White Hart Lane had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.