U23 World League

Skollholmens IP
Spectators: 7600 (Terracing: 5700, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 150) Skollholmen FC's Edmund Scislowicz started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Måns Sigfridsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silviu Văduvescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. A collision led to Skollholmen FC getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Edmund Scislowicz hit a great ball. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC BRADUL -MM-'s goalkeeper Filip Andrițoiu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Silviu Văduvescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Måns Sigfridsson having to interfere. 26 minutes into the match, Skollholmen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Silviu Văduvescu came free, but Måns Sigfridsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Filip Andrițoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save FC BRADUL -MM- from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niculae Brătescu in the 31st minute of play forced Skollholmen FC's goalkeeper Måns Sigfridsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Silviu Văduvescu in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Måns Sigfridsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 38 minutes into the match, Skollholmen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Silviu Văduvescu came free, but Måns Sigfridsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, FC BRADUL -MM-'s Filip Andrițoiu got control of the ball when Edmund Scislowicz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Costică Hârșu hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. If Niculae Brătescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC BRADUL -MM- made a substitution. Alin Hrib replaced Niculae Brătescu. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Silviu Văduvescu to strike the kick off in the second half. Lewis James scored 1-0 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Filip Andrițoiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC BRADUL -MM-'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Arne Lund was slow to take the kick. During this time Skollholmen FC's players had a chance to rest. Inge Hake was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. The supporters of FC BRADUL -MM- booed when Skollholmen FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lewis James didn't get a good kick on the ball. 77 minutes into the match, Skollholmen FC's Lewis James sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Filip Andrițoiu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Måns Sigfridsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silviu Văduvescu in the 78th minute of the match. When Edmund Scislowicz came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the Skollholmen FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Edmund Scislowicz couldn't finish the play. Filip Andrițoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edmund Scislowicz in the 88th minute of play. When FC BRADUL -MM-'s Silviu Văduvescu in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Skollholmen FC's goalie prevented a goal. 96 minutes into the game, Lukas Johnsson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Filip Andrițoiu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Skollholmen FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.