U18 World League

The Duck Pen
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Danny Holstead kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. Ronan Marler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harry Vallman in the 5th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Real Death Ducks's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Nyberg came free, but Ronan Marler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Real Death Ducks's Danny Holstead sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lennart Samuelsson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Isaac Harrison hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Ronan Marler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Harry Vallman, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Simon Myers recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lennart Samuelsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathan Delamore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 40th minute Lawrence Banks shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lennart Samuelsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Monia&Ibrahim's Harry Vallman got a free kick in the 44th minute. 45 minutes into the match, Real Death Ducks's Jonathan Delamore sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lennart Samuelsson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 46 played minutes Monia&Ibrahim got a freekick which was hit by Elias Alén. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alexander Nyberg to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 53 minutes, Alexander Nyberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Monia&Ibrahim's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexander Nyberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Isaac Harrison charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isaac Harrison the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 54th match minute, Real Death Ducks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Harrison to maneuver through the defense. In the 55th minute, Lennart Sundberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ronan Marler showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Harry Vallman in the 59th minute of the match. Isaac Harrison got his second yellow card in the match during the 59th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Isaac Harrison kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lucas Danielsson during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Monia&Ibrahim getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Alexander Nyberg hit a great ball. After 72 minutes, Deon Sheridan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Death Ducks and the Monia&Ibrahim players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Real Death Ducks's Deon Sheridan got a free kick in the 72nd minute. 73 minutes into the match, Real Death Ducks's goalkeeper Ronan Marler had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Harry Vallman. Lennart Samuelsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danny Holstead in the 76th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute, Danny Holstead 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. In the 85th minute Alexander Nyberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronan Marler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lennart Sundberg's late challenge caught a Real Death Ducks's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lennart Sundberg helped the player get up and apologised. If Lennart Sundberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Real Death Ducks were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.