U23 World League

Nueva Italia
Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zlatan Speed made the kick off which started today's match. Ulf Lundin's late challenge caught a BFC 1982's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ulf Lundin helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Zlatan BK getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Ulf Lundin hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zlatan Speed in the 6th minute of play forced BFC 1982's goalkeeper Prospero Veto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th match minute, BFC 1982 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgard Iigo to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th minute Zlatan Speed shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Prospero Veto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Zlatan BK booed when BFC 1982 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Gaitano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jon Kielberg kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Evaristo Teofilio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Billy Pihl read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. Ulf Lundin got his second yellow card in the match during the 31st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Ulf Lundin hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Ambrosio Etxatxu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 34thth minute, Billy Pihl skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Inocencio Corderall hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zlatan Speed in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Prospero Veto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the BFC 1982 defense, Kim Njurenius kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Prospero Veto. The BFC 1982 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Prospero Veto should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Ambrosio Etxatxu managed to get in a good position for a shot. BFC 1982's supporters rose to their feet, but Ambrosio Etxatxu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Billy Pihl breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 53rd match minute, Zlatan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zlatan Backer to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 59 minutes, Hugo Larra managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BFC 1982's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hugo Larra was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 60 minutes into the game, Ambrosio Etxatxu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BFC 1982's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zlatan BK the free kick. After 61 played minutes BFC 1982 got a freekick which was hit by Ambrosio Etxatxu. In the 65th minute there was a penalty for Zlatan BK. Zlatan Speed stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Prospero Veto. 1-2. Prospero Veto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kim Njurenius in the 68th minute. Tom Andberg kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 78 minutes, Prospero Veto successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Evaristo Teofilio kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Zlatan BK eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.