U23 World League

Thunderdome
Spectators: 7747 (Terracing: 5812, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) El Renacer del Quijano FC's Aurelio Urbes started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Vykans Vikingar's goalkeeper Andreas Lindqvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. El Renacer del Quijano FC's Paulo Francho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save El Renacer del Quijano FC from getting a goal against them. Andreas Lindqvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Humberto Johans in the 18th minute of play. In the 22nd minute, Aurelio Urbes made a precise shot to the right of Andreas Lindqvist. Vykans Vikingar's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Uno Busk in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Paulo Francho saved El Renacer del Quijano FC from getting behind. Andreas Lindqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aurelio Urbes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the game, El Renacer del Quijano FC's Aurelio Urbes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andreas Lindqvist made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Aurelio Urbes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Paulo Francho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hjalmar Lindkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Humberto Reynardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 45th minute Aurelio Urbes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andreas Lindqvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 45th minute, Aurelio Urbes made a precise shot to the right of Andreas Lindqvist. Vykans Vikingar's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kevin Alebeck was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute Aurelio Urbes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andreas Lindqvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paulo Francho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kevin Alebeck in the 56th minute of the match. El Renacer del Quijano FC were furious when Jorge Kauldi was red carded, 57 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 56 minutes into the game, one of El Renacer del Quijano FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. El Renacer del Quijano FC's Paulo Francho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melker Kämpe in the 65th minute of play. Aurelio Urbes kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Vykans Vikingar made a substitution. Oscar Deckbergh replaced Bengt Friberger. Vykans Vikingar made a substitution. Hubert Gustafsson replaced Uno Busk. El Renacer del Quijano FC's Nicasio Raymond was substituted for Aurelio Urbes. After 67 played minutes El Renacer del Quijano FC got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Urbes. Paulo Francho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melker Kämpe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 77 minutes into the match, El Renacer del Quijano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hjalmar Lindkvist came free, but Paulo Francho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led El Renacer del Quijano FC's Humberto Johans to fire away a dangerous shot which Andreas Lindqvist despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 86th minute, Nicasio Raymond left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The El Renacer del Quijano FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-4. In the last second Andreas Lindqvist throw himself and got hold of the ball when Nicasio Raymond in the 90thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. The audience was convinced that Oscar Deckbergh's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Paulo Francho was relentless in the 94th minute of the game. Paulo Francho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melker Kämpe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The El Renacer del Quijano FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing El Renacer del Quijano FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.