U18 World League

Dnipro-Arena
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ivan Lysytsjkyi kicked off to start the match. Kurt Söderström recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 9th minute of the match, Ivan Lysytsjkyi tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Agne Joensson saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 10 played minutes Öjeby IF got a freekick which was hit by Kurt Björkman. Agne Joensson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Volodymyr Beletskyi in the 11th minute. Kurt Söderström might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Artem Gordya. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kurt Söderström ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Öjeby IF booed when FC Vershina ESPN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Lysytsjkyi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Artem Gordya stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kurt Söderström's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Charlie Lindgren hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Danylo Polyovyi during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Danylo Polyovyi kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Jonas Björk hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Öjeby IF's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when Ivan Lysytsjkyi scored to the left of an out of position Agne Joensson, making the score, 1-0. 32 minutes into the game, Charlie Lindgren cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Artem Gordya was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Öjeby IF's Kurt Söderström in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Vershina ESPN's goalie prevented a goal. 40 minutes into the game, one of Öjeby IF:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Niclas Bergren's late challenge caught a FC Vershina ESPN's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Niclas Bergren helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of FC Vershina ESPN booed when Öjeby IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evert Carlsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kurt Söderström to strike the kick off in the second half. Agne Joensson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Lysytsjkyi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Agne Joensson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mykhaylo Varyvoda in the 53rd minute of play. Artem Gordya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Charlie Lindgren in the 55th minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, Kurt Söderström notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of FC Vershina ESPN's Artem Gordya. Artem Gordya was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. FC Vershina ESPN's Artem Gordya played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marko Jönsson in the 62nd minute of play. In the 63rd minute, Volodymyr Beletskyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 68 minutes into the game, Leonid Vikaryuk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Vershina ESPN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Öjeby IF the free kick. In the 68th minute, Leonid Vikaryuk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Öjeby IF's Kurt Söderström was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 69th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Kurt Söderström in the 74thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Artem Gordya, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Marko Jönsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Danylo Polyovyi hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. The supporters of Öjeby IF booed when FC Vershina ESPN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Volodymyr Beletskyi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kurt Söderström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Artem Gordya tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th match minute, FC Vershina ESPN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Volodymyr Beletskyi to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the match, Öjeby IF's Kurt Söderström sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Artem Gordya narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Öjeby IF's Agne Joensson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Volodymyr Beletskyi in the 96th minute of play. Öjeby IF's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.