U21 World League

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 7751 (Terracing: 5815, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jan Larsson kicked off to start the match. Jan-Åke Nordlander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquin Joestar, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zernin Mendivil got free with Jan-Åke Nordlander in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 5 minutes into the game, Jan Larsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FF Små Gröna Män's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC Viola Gigliati the free kick. Jan-Åke Nordlander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zernin Mendivil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hernando Gijon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jan-Åke Nordlander having to interfere. FF Små Gröna Män's Jan-Åke Nordlander proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save FF Små Gröna Män from getting a goal against them. AFC Viola Gigliati's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bertran Castejon in the 18th minute. A nice corner shot did that Bertran Castejon got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Jan-Åke Nordlander quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 23 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's Zernin Mendivil sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jan-Åke Nordlander narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Sven-Ove Åström kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 25thth minute of the game Zernin Mendivil who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FF Små Gröna Män's Jan-Åke Nordlander was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Hernando Gijon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Jan-Åke Nordlander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 31 minutes into the match, FF Små Gröna Män's goalkeeper Jan-Åke Nordlander had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Reinaldo Briceño. Jan-Åke Nordlander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquin Joestar, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. In the 35th minute Zernin Mendivil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jan-Åke Nordlander saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zernin Mendivil who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Jan-Åke Nordlander when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of FF Små Gröna Män:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of AFC Viola Gigliati:s goal. Jan-Åke Nordlander had in the 43rdth minute some difficulties stopping Zernin Mendivil's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 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 1-0.

Hernando Gijon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jan-Åke Nordlander having to interfere. Jan-Åke Nordlander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jairo Moita in the 57th minute of play. After 59 played minutes AFC Viola Gigliati got a freekick which was hit by Jasper Agoos. FF Små Gröna Män's Jan-Åke Nordlander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquin Joestar in the 64th minute of play. The corner ended in Bertran Castejon almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FF Små Gröna Män's Jan-Åke Nordlander did a great save. 69 minutes into the match, FF Små Gröna Män's goal looked a bit too open when Zernin Mendivil came free, but Jan-Åke Nordlander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jairo Moita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jan-Åke Nordlander having to interfere. The supporters of AFC Viola Gigliati booed when FF Små Gröna Män was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sivert Ekrot didn't get a good kick on the ball. AFC Viola Gigliati's Alvarez Marchamalo was substituted for Jasper Agoos. AFC Viola Gigliati made a substitution. Mario Mendoza replaced Joaquin Joestar. Sivert Ekrot hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Alvarez Marchamalo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 74th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jan-Åke Nordlander. FF Små Gröna Män's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. FF Små Gröna Män's Jan-Åke Nordlander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Mendoza in the 77th minute of play. Ian Ahlbom in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Maria Reneros, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jan-Åke Nordlander stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zernin Mendivil's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. In the 82nd minute Mario Mendoza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jan-Åke Nordlander saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jan-Åke Nordlander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jairo Moita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FF Små Gröna Män's Jan-Åke Nordlander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hernando Gijon in the 90th minute of play. AFC Viola Gigliati made a substitution. Ramond Brufau replaced Beppe Lo Iacono. AFC Viola Gigliati's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Alvarez Marchamalo in the 93rd minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the FF Små Gröna Män players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for AFC Viola Gigliati.