U23 World League

Zlatan Arena
Spectators: 7488 (Terracing: 5617, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) Zlatan Skott made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute, Zlatan BK's Jon Kielberg seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Jon Kielberg the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Zlatan BK protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Jon Kielberg had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 3 played minutes Zlatan BK got a freekick which was hit by Jon Kielberg. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gladiator FC's goalkeeper Aurelio Epifani, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Zlatan BK booed when Gladiator FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francesco Tabacco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aurelio Epifani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robin Skog in the 12th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Zlatan BK's Zlatan Skott got a free kick in the 13th minute. Billy Pihl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Franco Mariano in the 15th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beppe Rivera in the 16th minute of play forced Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Billy Pihl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Amos Iacomini fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gladiator FC's protests and gave Amos Iacomini a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Gladiator FC's Amos Iacomini got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Zlatan Skott could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Aurelio Epifani made a huge save. In the 25th match minute, Zlatan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gottfrid Rönn to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Zlatan BK booed when Gladiator FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferruccio Rinaldi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 31st minute of the match Kjell Bergendahl sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aurelio Epifani skillfully saved the ball. Fabiano Tatangelo struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Billy Pihl didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gladiator FC. Fabiano Tatangelo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Billy Pihl tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Franco Mariano kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. In the 38th minute of the match Zlatan Run sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aurelio Epifani skillfully saved the ball. In the 38th match minute, Zlatan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gottfrid Rönn to maneuver through the defense. Billy Pihl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Tatangelo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Aurelio Epifani managed to avoid a goal in the 42ndth minute, when Zlatan BK's Robin Skog fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The supporters of Zlatan BK booed when Gladiator FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amos Iacomini didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gladiator FC's Fulvio Di Prinzio was substituted for Amedeo Orlandi. Amos Iacomini kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match.

Billy Pihl made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Franco Mariano sent off a good shot on target. In the 56th match minute, Zlatan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zlatan Skott to maneuver through the defense. Ferruccio Rinaldi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Billy Pihl having to interfere. In the 58th minute, Ludvig Wik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zlatan Run's late challenge caught a Gladiator FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zlatan Run helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Zlatan BK getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Zlatan Run hit a great ball. In the 65th minute Francesco Tabacco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Billy Pihl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gladiator FC's goalkeeper Aurelio Epifani, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ferruccio Rinaldis short, quick shot in the 72ndth minute got Billy Pihl to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The audience was convinced that Zlatan Skott's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Aurelio Epifani was relentless in the 74th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zlatan Skott in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aurelio Epifani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Gladiator FC booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gottfrid Rönn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robin Skog sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 86th minute, Ludvig Wik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Zlatan BK's Billy Pihl got control of the ball when Ferruccio Rinaldi tried to sneak it across the goal line.