U18 World League

K-XO-ROES
Spectators: 7554 (Terracing: 5667, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rudolf Alströmmer got the match started through his kick off. Sven-Olof Zander made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Marcel Severo sent off a good shot on target. Rubinho Perez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 9 minutes into the match, Lilla Jordberga BK's goalkeeper Sven-Olof Zander had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rubinho Perez. When Rubinho Perez got free in front of the goal in the 10th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Sven-Olof Zander was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Rubinho Perez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pär Abrahamsson in the 16th minute of play forced FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's goalkeeper Thiago Miranda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rubinho Perez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Sven-Olof Zander made a huge save. FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's Thiago Miranda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Håkan Joensson in the 19th minute of play. Rubinho Perez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Sven-Olof Zander skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rudolf Alströmmer in the 25th minute of play forced FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's goalkeeper Thiago Miranda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes into the game, Bengt Hultin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lilla Jordberga BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA the free kick. After a rather tough play, Lilla Jordberga BK's Bengt Hultin got a free kick in the 30th minute. When the match had gone on for 33 minutes, Rubinho Perez took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Sven-Olof Zander to make any attempt to save it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Håkan Joensson in the 37th minute of play forced FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's goalkeeper Thiago Miranda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th match minute, FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcel Severo to maneuver through the defense. Thiago Miranda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rudolf Alströmmer in the 44th minute of play. Rubinho Perez spun around in front of the goal 46 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Lilla Jordberga BK's goal. 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. Rubinho Perez was the one to do the kick off. Rubinho Perez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Rubinho Perez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcel Severo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Sven-Olof Zander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 63rd match minute, Lilla Jordberga BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Einar Gallberg to maneuver through the defense. Sven-Olof Zander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rubinho Perez in the 65th minute of play. In the 66th minute, Håkan Joensson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's Thiago Miranda got control of the ball when Einar Gallberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. 79 minutes into the game, Lilla Jordberga BK's Rudolf Alströmmer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thiago Miranda made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's Thiago Miranda proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA from getting a goal against them. Thiago Miranda made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Einar Gallberg sent off a good shot on target. FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's Thiago Miranda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Einar Gallberg in the 87th minute of play. 88 minutes into the game, Håkan Joensson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Thiago Miranda. Håkan Joensson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Lilla Jordberga BK walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.