U18 World League

Traugutta Park
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Christian Halstensen made the kick off which started today's match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Otto Klepp during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 3 played minutes Rakkestad IF got a freekick which was hit by Otto Klepp. In the 4th minute of the match Bart Koekkoek shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kenneth Friis showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Ernst Meppelink charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ernst Meppelink the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 6 minutes into the game, one of Nadzieja Speed Elblag:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Christian Halstensen shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Christian Halstensen in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teun Gierman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Rakkestad IF's Christian Halstensen in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nadzieja Speed Elblag's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 12 minutes, Christian Halstensen put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Teun Gierman. In the 16th minute Christian Halstensen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teun Gierman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 16 minutes, Arnout Piening mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nadzieja Speed Elblag and the Rakkestad IF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Teun Gierman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christian Halstensen's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Teun Gierman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christian Halstensen's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Hans-Petter Krogh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 26 minutes into the match, Nadzieja Speed Elblag's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Halstensen came free, but Teun Gierman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32ndth minute of the game Christian Halstensen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Teun Gierman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 34th minute, Christian Halstensen 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 35th minute, Otto Klepp 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. 38 minutes into the match, Hans-Petter Krogh notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Nadzieja Speed Elblag's Teun Gierman. Teun Gierman was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 44 played minutes Rakkestad IF got a freekick which was hit by Christoffer Stormyr. The Rakkestad IF fans' excitement grew in the 49th match minute when Rakkestad IF's Christian Halstensen looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pim van Gaal to make the kick off. If Hans-Petter Krogh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Christian Halstensen got free with Teun Gierman in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 58th match minute, Rakkestad IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Linus Todal to maneuver through the defense. Teun Gierman made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Christian Halstensen sent off a good shot on target. In the 62nd minute, Arnout Piening hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 69th minute, Rakkestad IF's Christian Halstensen dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-4. Christian Halstensens short, quick shot in the 72ndth minute got Teun Gierman to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Teun Gierman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Christian Halstensen in the 78th minute. Christian Halstensen in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Teun Gierman, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Christian Halstensen's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 84thth minute, Teun Gierman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 97th minute, Christian Halstensen made a precise shot to the right of Teun Gierman. Nadzieja Speed Elblag's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5.