U21 World League

Sunken Arena
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Fernandão da Rocha started the match with the kick off. In the 4th minute, Ludvig Sundin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 9 minutes into the match, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goal looked a bit too open when Nils-Emil Gulliksson came free, but Vito Furlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vito Furlan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ludvig Sundin in the 16th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernandão da Rocha in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Torsten Ljungberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Fernandão da Rocha in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sunkens Surtröjor's goalie prevented a goal. Verner Strömberg kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. In the 31st minute Fernandão da Rocha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Torsten Ljungberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vito Furlan didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ludvig Sundin went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Vito Furlan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ludvig Sundin, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Ludvig Sundin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ludvig Sundin struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Vito Furlan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sunkens Surtröjor. 44 minutes into the game, Dagoberto Teixeira cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Torsten Ljungberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When André Offendahl fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sunkens Surtröjor's protests and gave André Offendahl a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Sunkens Surtröjor getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. André Offendahl hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Martin Bolin to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Sunkens Surtröjor booed when PEÇONHENTO FC MG was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filipe Torres didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 56th minute Ludvig Sundin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vito Furlan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Vito Furlan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ludvig Sundin in the 59th minute of play. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Vito Furlan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ludvig Sundin in the 61st minute of play. In the 86th minute Ludvig Sundin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vito Furlan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 87th match minute, PEÇONHENTO FC MG was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jardel Macedo to maneuver through the defense. Sunkens Surtröjor were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.