U18 World League

Zlatan Arena
Spectators: 7762 (Terracing: 5823, Seating: 1785, VIP seats: 154) Billy Pihl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from German Cordareo in the 7th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Zlatan BK defense, Gilberto Romo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Billy Pihl. The Zlatan BK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Billy Pihl should have stopped the shot. Zlatan BK's Kim Njurenius got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, CeciForEver's Clodoveo Eriz got control of the ball when Valentin Salqvist tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 22nd minute, German Cordareo made a precise shot to the right of Billy Pihl. Zlatan BK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 28th minute, Gunnar Wester got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Kim Njurenius could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Clodoveo Eriz made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gunnar Wester in the 34th minute of play forced CeciForEver's goalkeeper Clodoveo Eriz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valentin Salqvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Clodoveo Eriz made a huge save. Jan-Olof Björck was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 37 minutes into the match. After 38 played minutes Zlatan BK got a freekick which was hit by Jan-Olof Björck. Efrain Itzaina struck a weak shot in the 39th 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 CeciForEver. In the 45th play minute Valentin Salqvist came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Clodoveo Eriz. 2-2. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and German Cordareo made a kick off. 58 minutes into the match, Valentin Salqvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Clodoveo Eriz. CeciForEver's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Valentin Salqvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. Zlatan BK's Tom Andberg was substituted for Gunnar Wester. Zlatan BK's Jens-Åke Josefsson was substituted for Lars Örtlund. Clodoveo Eriz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valentin Salqvist in the 63rd minute of play. 65 minutes into the game, Jens-Åke Josefsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zlatan BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CeciForEver the free kick. Jens-Åke Josefsson hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Jens-Åke Josefsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Clodoveo Eriz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentin Salqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Clodoveo Eriz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Salqvist in the 75th minute of the match. The supporters of CeciForEver booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kim Njurenius didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jens-Åke Josefsson in the 80th minute of play forced CeciForEver's goalkeeper Clodoveo Eriz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Saturnino Tano fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CeciForEver's protests and gave Saturnino Tano a yellow card for diving instead. In the 83rd match minute, CeciForEver was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Saturnino Tano to maneuver through the defense. In the 87th minute, Kim Njurenius made a precise shot to the right of Clodoveo Eriz. CeciForEver's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. CeciForEver's Clodoveo Eriz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jens-Åke Josefsson in the 90th minute of play. Valentin Salqvist blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Clodoveo Eriz having to make a save. CeciForEver's Clodoveo Eriz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jens-Åke Josefsson in the 96th minute of play. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Zlatan BK fully deserved thier win.