U23 World League

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Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Lider Hamburg started the match with the kick off. Asdfgh's Sixten Malmberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lider Hamburg in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lider Hamburg in the 9th minute of play forced Asdfgh's goalkeeper Sixten Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sixten Malmberg came out of the goal in the 15th minute to try and stop a shot by NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's Elberg Oña. But to his dismay, Elberg Oña quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. In the 18th minute, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's Lider Hamburg ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sixten Malmberg. Sixten Malmberg yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. NANANANA LIIIDEER FC were furious when Lider Nanuk was red carded, 22 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 22 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for NANANANA LIIIDEER FC! Asdfgh's defense didn't have a chance, in the 27th minute, when Lider Hamburg scored to the left of an out of position Sixten Malmberg, making the score, 3-0. Felix Ihazintu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Sixten Malmberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evert Helberg in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donato Raulo saved NANANANA LIIIDEER FC from getting behind. The supporters of Asdfgh booed when NANANANA LIIIDEER FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elberg Oña didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute Birger Pil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donato Raulo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Evert Helberg made a kick off. In the 54th match minute, NANANANA LIIIDEER FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lider Arre to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Asdfgh's zone, Lider Hamburg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sixten Malmberg came out of the goal and Lider Hamburg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lider Hamburg in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sixten Malmberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Elberg Oña took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sixten Malmberg. Sixten Malmberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. Felix Ihazintu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sixten Malmberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Lider Hamburg took the ball and in the 82 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sixten Malmberg. Sixten Malmberg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Felix Ihazintu managed to get in a good position for a shot. NANANANA LIIIDEER FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Felix Ihazintu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sixten Malmberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 88th minute, Lider Hamburg left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NANANANA LIIIDEER FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 7-0. Felix Ihazintu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damian Calvino during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 93rd minute, Damian Calvino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of NANANANA LIIIDEER FC booed when Asdfgh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jan-Olof Vikström didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee ended the match the NANANANA LIIIDEER FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.