U23 World League

Lobster Arena
Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) 0-1 became the score in the 4th minute when Fiori Jacinto elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Natã Medeiros took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ralf Mattsson. Ralf Mattsson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. In the 10th match minute, Lobster if was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Östen Säf to maneuver through the defense. Jim Liljeström charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jim Liljeström the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 11 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Lobster if! In the 15th minute Bengt Almkvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ioan Voicu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Lobster if's goal looked a bit too open when Fiori Jacinto came free, but Ralf Mattsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alexander Julin kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Ralf Mattsson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fiori Jacinto's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Ioan Voicu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bengt Almkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Thor Gustafsson during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Thor Gustafsson kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. When Confresa futebol clube.'s Fiori Jacinto in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lobster if's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Fiori Jacinto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ralf Mattsson was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. A collision led to Confresa futebol clube. getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Renan Severo hit a great ball. The long shot by Timmy Blom in the 44th minute really tested Ioan Voicu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After 45 played minutes Lobster if got a freekick which was hit by Jim Liljeström. Lobster if's Ralf Mattsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Augusto Arantes in the 47th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Robin Holmberg to make the kick off. If Natã Medeiros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alexander Julin was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 54 minutes into the match. A collision led to Lobster if getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Jim Liljeström hit a great ball. In the 66th minute, Fiori Jacinto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. João Carlos Coelho kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Fiori Jacinto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 76 played minutes Confresa futebol clube. got a freekick which was hit by Leandro Cruz. Ralf Mattsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Natã Medeiros, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Ralf Mattsson was out of position in the 81 minute of play, and Natã Medeiros capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Natã Medeiros really showed his touch with that goal: 0-6. After a defensive mix-up in Lobster if's zone, Fiori Jacinto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ralf Mattsson came out of the goal and Fiori Jacinto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Lobster if's Ralf Mattsson got control of the ball when Fiori Jacinto tried to sneak it across the goal line. The Confresa futebol clube. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.