U23 World League

Roosgarden
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when August Mattsson kicked off to start the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in MamiBella FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 4th minute. Penalty! The goalkeeper, Radoslaw Duszenski, was totally fooled by HEJA ESLÖV's Jan-Olof Palm, who 5 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Rodriguez Rendueles made in the 11th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Leonides Nogueira. Thanks to some nice moves Sérgio Busquets could shoot a difficult shot in the 18th minute, which Radoslaw Duszenski however easily saved by the left post. 24 minutes into the match, MamiBella FC's goal looked a bit too open when August Mattsson came free, but Radoslaw Duszenski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. MamiBella FC's Radoslaw Duszenski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save MamiBella FC from getting a goal against them. Leonides Nogueira's late challenge caught a HEJA ESLÖV's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leonides Nogueira helped the player get up and apologised. Leonides Nogueira hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. August Mattsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 28 minutes into the match, MamiBella FC's goalkeeper Radoslaw Duszenski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by August Mattsson. Dan Söderström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xove Melo, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. In the 32nd minute, Anton Vallmark hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling August Mattsson in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Radoslaw Duszenski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. HEJA ESLÖV's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jan-Olof Palm in the 40th minute. HEJA ESLÖV's Jan-Olof Palm was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Radoslaw Duszenski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling August Mattsson in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Radoslaw Duszenski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th match minute, MamiBella FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonides Nogueira to maneuver through the defense. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The wind increased when Xove Melo made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of MamiBella FC booed when HEJA ESLÖV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Algot Abrahamsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Sérgio Busquets managed to get in a good position for a shot. HEJA ESLÖV's supporters rose to their feet, but Sérgio Busquets was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Radoslaw Duszenski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Radoslaw Duszenski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from August Mattsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, MamiBella FC's Xove Melo got a free kick in the 62nd minute. After 73 played minutes HEJA ESLÖV got a freekick which was hit by George Landin. In the 74th minute of the match Héctor Ruidio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dan Söderström skillfully saved the ball. MamiBella FC's Radoslaw Duszenski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by August Mattsson in the 80th minute of play. With a little luck, HEJA ESLÖV's Dan Söderström got control of the ball when Xove Melo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Xove Melo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The HEJA ESLÖV fans cheered their team off the field, for while MamiBella FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.