U18 World League

Stadium of Wonder
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Henrik Brander got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Bloodthirsty FC's Johannes Törnqvist got a free kick in the 6th minute. The supporters of Bloodthirsty FC booed when Nomads Football Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dave Vickers didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Bloodthirsty FC's Gösta Pihlblad got a free kick in the 12th minute. Dean Paige kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Sven-Olof Gudmundsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Douglass Tinsley in the 22nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mark Whittaker got free with Sven-Olof Gudmundsson in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 27th minute, Nomads Football Club's Douglass Tinsley ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sven-Olof Gudmundsson. Sven-Olof Gudmundsson yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. 30 minutes into the match, Nomads Football Club's goal looked a bit too open when Henrik Brander came free, but Sean Deaton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sean Deaton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrik Brander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mark Whittaker hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Mark Whittaker struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Sven-Olof Gudmundsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nomads Football Club. Through an outstanding action, after 43 minutes, Sven-Olof Gudmundsson successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Douglass Tinsley made a kick off. Nolan Stockton's late challenge caught a Bloodthirsty FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nolan Stockton helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Bloodthirsty FC booed when Nomads Football Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nolan Stockton didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 played minutes Nomads Football Club got a freekick which was hit by Mark Whittaker. In the 64th minute, Marc Lindgren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 70 minutes into the game, Nomads Football Club's Douglass Tinsley nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sven-Olof Gudmundsson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Sean Deaton made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Henrik Brander sent off a good shot on target. When Marc Lindgren fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bloodthirsty FC's protests and gave Marc Lindgren a yellow card for diving instead. Marc Lindgren kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. If Arnoldo Decker had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 85 played minutes Bloodthirsty FC got a freekick which was hit by Johan Flink. Bloodthirsty FC made a substitution. Sten Hernström replaced Gösta Pihlblad. In the 87th minute, Johan Flink hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 92ndth minute of the game Douglass Tinsley who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bloodthirsty FC's Sven-Olof Gudmundsson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, Nomads Football Club's Sean Deaton got control of the ball when Sten Hernström tried to sneak it across the goal line.