U18 World League

Gamla Ullevi
Spectators: 7520 (Terracing: 5641, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Apolo Lorencio kicked off to start the match. When Apolo Lorencio fell near the penalty area in the 2nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Plumerillo's protests and gave Apolo Lorencio a yellow card for diving instead. After 2 played minutes Plumerillo got a freekick which was hit by Apolo Lorencio. After some careless play in the Plumerillo defense, Tommy Runberg kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Paulo Raulo. The Plumerillo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Paulo Raulo should have stopped the shot. Apolo Lorencio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Plumerillo's Paulo Raulo got control of the ball when Tommy Runberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 18th minute of the match, Henrik Vallmark tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Paulo Raulo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 23rd minute, FC Hans's Tommy Runberg ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Paulo Raulo. Paulo Raulo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-0. 28 minutes into the match, FC Hans's goal looked a bit too open when David Errapel came free, but Axel Rydelius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Charles Granqvist charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Charles Granqvist the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Paulo Raulo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joacim Lindqvist in the 43rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, FC Hans's Charles Granqvist got a free kick in the 44th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

Tommy Runberg charged in rather forcefully in the 50th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tommy Runberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 50 played minutes FC Hans got a freekick which was hit by Tommy Runberg. In the 52nd minute, Apolo Lorencio made a precise shot to the right of Axel Rydelius. FC Hans's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. Apolo Lorencio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Axel Rydelius read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th minute, Teofilo Laurin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jörgen Tholsson in the 57th minute of play forced Plumerillo's goalkeeper Paulo Raulo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulo Raulo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tommy Runberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. During the 64th minute of the match Tommy Runberg completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Tommy Runberg a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Tommy Runberg kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Axel Rydelius was out of position in the 68 minute of play, and Apolo Lorencio capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Apolo Lorencio really showed his touch with that goal: 4-2. In the 73rd minute, Baldomero Gomez 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. Paulo Raulo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Henrik Vallmark in the 75th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Baldomero Gomez dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Axel Rydelius, 4-3. 83 minutes into the match, Plumerillo's goal looked a bit too open when Joacim Lindqvist came free, but Paulo Raulo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Plumerillo's Apolo Lorencio got a good chance for a goal in the 84th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Plumerillo's zone, Jörgen Tholsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulo Raulo came out of the goal and Jörgen Tholsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 90 minutes into the match, Joacim Lindqvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Paulo Raulo. Plumerillo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Joacim Lindqvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-3. Joacim Lindqvist's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulo Raulo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. Plumerillo's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.