U18 World League

MAXIM
Spectators: 7673 (Terracing: 5755, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Kristoffer Johansson took the kick off in the first half of the match. Al-Norr were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after TSIGALKO's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gustaf Fagrell took the corner. Gustaf Fagrell made a great header on Al-Norr's corner, it was just that TSIGALKO's Isak Björkdal managed to reach the ball for a save. Isak Björkdal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brian Boklund in the 8th minute of play. Isak Björkdal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunnar Nordahl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Al-Norr's Kristoffer Johansson in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TSIGALKO's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25th match minute, Al-Norr was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brian Boklund to maneuver through the defense. 27 minutes into the match, TSIGALKO's Örjan Sandell sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Egon Sundström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximilian Brander in the 32nd minute of play forced Al-Norr's goalkeeper Egon Sundström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 33 minutes into the match, TSIGALKO's goal looked a bit too open when Gunnar Nordahl came free, but Isak Björkdal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute Örjan Sandell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Egon Sundström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Egon Sundström was out of position in the 40 minute of play, and Robert Jonsson capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Robert Jonsson really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. When Robert Jonsson fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored TSIGALKO's protests and gave Robert Jonsson a yellow card for diving instead. In the 47th minute, Robert Jonsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

Egon Sundström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Björn Ahlquist in the 51st minute of the match. The supporters of TSIGALKO booed when Al-Norr was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evert Bremming didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 53rd minute of the match Örjan Sandell sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Egon Sundström skillfully saved the ball. Al-Norr's Egon Sundström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Örjan Sandell in the 57th minute of play. Eskil Smedfeldt kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Egon Sundström came out of the goal in the 61st minute to try and stop a shot by TSIGALKO's Robert Jonsson. But to his dismay, Robert Jonsson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. The supporters of Al-Norr booed when TSIGALKO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Jonsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Örjan Sandell charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Örjan Sandell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 73 played minutes TSIGALKO got a freekick which was hit by Örjan Sandell. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Brian Boklund managed to get in a good position for a shot. Al-Norr's supporters rose to their feet, but Brian Boklund was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Isak Björkdal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gunnar Nordahl in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Isak Björkdal, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to TSIGALKO getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Bengt-Arne Utter hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ingvar Björkdahl during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Al-Norr made a substitution. Leif Sundin replaced Gunnar Nordahl. 93 minutes into the game, one of TSIGALKO:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Gustaf Fagrell placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. TSIGALKO had played much better football throughout.