U23 World League

New Anfield
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) An unexpectedly hard shot by Constantin Brenner in the 8th minute of play forced IFK Tallkotte's goalkeeper Michael Hydén to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Michael Hydén made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Klemens Hugo in the 22nd minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, SSV Ulm 1846's goalkeeper Alexander Strzelczyk had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christer Glanselius. Hippo Schellenberger struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Michael Hydén didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SSV Ulm 1846. Alvar Forsberg took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alexander Strzelczyk. Alexander Strzelczyk 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. IFK Tallkotte's Michael Hydén played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Otfried Lintorf in the 40th minute of play. The supporters of IFK Tallkotte booed when SSV Ulm 1846 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hippo Schellenberger didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to IFK Tallkotte getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Ludwig Östlund hit a great ball. SSV Ulm 1846's Constantin Brenner got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 47 minutes into the game, Oskar Zimmert cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Michael Hydén was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The IFK Tallkotte players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. SSV Ulm 1846 were winning 1-2.

The wind increased when Christer Glanselius made the kick off in the second half. Michael Hydén took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Constantin Brenner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 65th minute Hippo Schellenberger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michael Hydén saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 66th match minute, IFK Tallkotte was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christer Glanselius to maneuver through the defense. In the 70th minute, Ludwig Östlund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Klemens Hugo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Michael Hydén was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. SSV Ulm 1846's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Luka Roth in the 77th minute. A nice corner shot did that Otfried Lintorf got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Michael Hydén quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 78th minute Christer Glanselius shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexander Strzelczyk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Klemens Hugo took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Michael Hydén. Michael Hydén dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. Klemens Hugo struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Michael Hydén didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SSV Ulm 1846. In the 94th minute, Ignaz Been hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The IFK Tallkotte fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. SSV Ulm 1846 were clearly better and deserved to take the win.