U23 World League

Stadion KS Pcimianka
Spectators: 7660 (Terracing: 5747, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dennis Van Huyck got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, Kaj Lundkvist ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kauã Brodel was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Michal Barys took the ball and in the 5 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mats Elg. Mats Elg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Kaj Lundkvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kauã Brodel having to interfere. FC Kurdistan's Mats Elg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michal Barys in the 13th minute of play. Jordan Peterson took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kauã Brodel. Kauã Brodel dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Kauã Brodel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jordan Peterson in the 20th minute of the match. Dennis Van Huyck could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Mats Elg made a huge save. Mats Elg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michal Barys, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Jan Lekberg lost his temper 29 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 29th minute, one of FC Kurdistan:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC Kurdistan. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hans Vennerberg in the 35th minute of play forced KS Pcimianka Pcim's goalkeeper Kauã Brodel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 37th minute FC Kurdistan were awarded a corner. Jordan Peterson went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Jordan Peterson got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Kauã Brodel quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Kauã Brodel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hans Vennerberg's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. 42 minutes into the match, FC Kurdistan's goal looked a bit too open when Michal Barys came free, but Mats Elg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kauã Brodel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kaj Lundkvist's shot from short distance in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marco Lio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Kauã Brodel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marco Lio in the 59th minute. Kauã Brodel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marco Lio in the 61st minute. After 62 played minutes FC Kurdistan got a freekick which was hit by Alex Martinsson. FC Kurdistan's Hasan Haram was substituted for Tomas Vollander. Alex Martinsson hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dennis Van Huyck in the 65th minute of play forced FC Kurdistan's goalkeeper Mats Elg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Lio received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Kauã Brodel came out and tried to block the shot, but Marco Lio slotted it home off the left post making it 2-3 in the 66th minute. Mats Elg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dennis Van Huyck in the 73rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dennis Van Huyck in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mats Elg saved FC Kurdistan from getting behind. 80 minutes into the match, FC Kurdistan's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Van Huyck came free, but Mats Elg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of FC Kurdistan booed when KS Pcimianka Pcim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastian Rosiewicz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Jordan Peterson could shoot a difficult shot in the 87th minute, which Kauã Brodel however easily saved by the left post. A hard shot 89 in the game by Jari Litmanen from a close distance when the talented Kauã Brodel managed to make a qualified save. KS Pcimianka Pcim's players were relieved. Dennis Van Huyck scored 4-3 in the 91st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mats Elg, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 95th minute, Sebastian Rosiewicz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jari Litmanen in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kauã Brodel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. There was no doubt that KS Pcimianka Pcim were the better team. KS Pcimianka Pcim's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.