Challenge

National Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Vykans Vikingar's Alessandro Micucci 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. Ronnie Meck showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessandro Micucci in the 2nd minute of the match. U21 Sweden's Ronnie Meck played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faas Wilkes in the 5th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Vykans Vikingar's Fernan Berart sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ronnie Meck narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 10th minute Alessandro Micucci shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronnie Meck saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Sweden's goalkeeper Ronnie Meck, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 16 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for U21 Sweden! Ronnie Meck had in the 18thth minute some difficulties stopping Jose Indalecio's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Marcus Ekrot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Balthazar Bär in the 19th minute. Balthazar Bär recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Vykans Vikingar's Fernan Berart in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Sweden's goalie prevented a goal. Ronnie Meck took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faas Wilkes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute Balthazar Bär shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus Ekrot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcus Ekrot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Balthazar Bär, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus Ekrot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Balthazar Bär, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the match, Vykans Vikingar's goalkeeper Marcus Ekrot had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Torbjörn Nilsson. Marcus Ekrot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Balthazar Bär, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Ronnie Meck showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tage Glanselius in the 38th minute of the match. In the 39th minute Alessandro Micucci shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronnie Meck saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Torbjörn Nilsson made a kick off. 54 minutes in the game Jose Indalecio did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Alessandro Micucci. Marcus Ekrot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Balthazar Bär in the 56th minute of the match. U21 Sweden's Ivar Nickov was substituted for Balthazar Bär. Vykans Vikingar's Fredrik Asserlindh was substituted for Elliott Bogren. Vykans Vikingar's Genaro Remicio was substituted for Faas Wilkes. In the 73rd minute Genaro Remicio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronnie Meck saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 79 minutes into the match, U21 Sweden's goal looked a bit too open when Genaro Remicio came free, but Ronnie Meck reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ronnie Meck was a little too slow when Genaro Remicio got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 83rd minute. The score was now 0-2. Marcus Ekrot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivar Nickov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 95th minute Sven-Olof Hamberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus Ekrot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vykans Vikingar played a much better game than U21 Sweden and deserved their victory. The U21 Sweden players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.