U21 World League

Del Piero Alessandro
Spectators: 8053 (Terracing: 6041, Seating: 1852, VIP seats: 160) The supporters of Medoacus Maior booed when NTA19 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julius Tveit didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jiang Hong Xiang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chris Godø, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Isaias Bernad hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. 15 minutes into the match, Medoacus Maior's goal looked a bit too open when Rune Grøndalen came free, but Jiang Hong Xiang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rune Grøndalen in the 19th minute of play forced Medoacus Maior's goalkeeper Jiang Hong Xiang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Medoacus Maior's Johan Tingelholm got a free kick in the 24th minute. Jan-Frode Aarseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Grassi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute, Olof Leknes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Damiano Tolin got free with Jan-Frode Aarseth in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 37 minutes, Isaias Bernad mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the NTA19 and the Medoacus Maior players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 37 played minutes NTA19 got a freekick which was hit by Isaias Bernad. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arturo Grassi in the 42nd minute of play forced NTA19's goalkeeper Jan-Frode Aarseth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute Chris Godø shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jiang Hong Xiang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arturo Grassi kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rune Tronstad made a kick off. Arturo Grassi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 62 minutes into the game, Medoacus Maior's Damiano Tolin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jan-Frode Aarseth made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. In the 68th minute, Arturo Grassi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arturo Grassi, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. In the 80th minute Arturo Grassi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jan-Frode Aarseth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 83 minutes, Rune Tronstad made it 5-1 with a short kick to the right side. Medoacus Maior's Jiang Hong Xiang tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Medoacus Maior's zone, Rune Tronstad stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jiang Hong Xiang came out of the goal and Rune Tronstad tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to NTA19 getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Ørjan Hauger hit a great ball. NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Grassi in the 91st minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Arturo Grassi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jan-Frode Aarseth was frozen by the shot and now it was 6-1. Johan Tingelholm kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. There was no doubt that Medoacus Maior were the better team. Medoacus Maior's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.