U23 World League

Linghed Arena
Spectators: 7984 (Terracing: 5989, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nicklas Hernström got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Internet XAire booed when Linghed Angels FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Majstorović didn't get a good kick on the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Linghed Angels FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nacho Villarroel came free, but Ronny Tiger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Linghed Angels FC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. João Gaúcho hit a great ball. Linghed Angels FC's Ronny Tiger played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nacho Villarroel in the 23rd minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Internet XAire's goal looked a bit too open when Nicklas Hernström came free, but Antonio Canal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antonio Canal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tage Brolin, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Tage Brolin might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Antonio Canal. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tage Brolin ran back to his position shaking his head. Antonio Canal made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Tage Brolin sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicklas Hernström in the 33rd minute of play forced Internet XAire's goalkeeper Antonio Canal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ronny Tiger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Domingo Urki, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 41st match minute, Linghed Angels FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wang Fan Yuan to maneuver through the defense. Arnulfo Hermon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ronny Tiger having to interfere.

The wind increased when Nacho Villarroel made the kick off in the second half. Linghed Angels FC's Ronny Tiger played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nacho Villarroel in the 53rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nicklas Hernström during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 56th match minute, Linghed Angels FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicklas Hernström to maneuver through the defense. Ronny Tiger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Domingo Urki, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tage Brolin in the 62nd minute of play forced Internet XAire's goalkeeper Antonio Canal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tage Brolin in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonio Canal saved Internet XAire from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tage Brolin in the 74th minute of play forced Internet XAire's goalkeeper Antonio Canal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wang Fan Yuan kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Antonio Canal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicklas Hernström in the 77th minute of the match. When Lázaro Elia fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Internet XAire's protests and gave Lázaro Elia a yellow card for diving instead. After 82 played minutes Internet XAire got a freekick which was hit by Lázaro Elia. Linghed Angels FC made a substitution. Guto Lago replaced Åke Eliasson. A collision led to Internet XAire getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Lázaro Elia hit a great ball. When Tage Brolin came up free with the goalie in the 85th minute, the Linghed Angels FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tage Brolin couldn't finish the play. In the 88th minute, Eriberto Berger made a precise shot to the right of Ronny Tiger. Linghed Angels FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Ronaldo Nazário De Lima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Linghed Angels FC lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.