U21 World League

Stadio De Victoria
Spectators: 7762 (Terracing: 5823, Seating: 1785, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sven-Edvin Sävström made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Khairul Sarangapani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Börje Forsberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 3 minutes, Sven-Edvin Sävström mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arsenal FC and the Oakham players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Arsenal FC's Sven-Edvin Sävström got a free kick in the 4th minute. In the 5th minute Khairul Sarangapani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Börje Forsberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 6 played minutes Arsenal FC got a freekick which was hit by Bo Backman. Börje Forsberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khairul Sarangapani, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Börje Forsberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Khairul Sarangapani. The supporters of Oakham booed when Arsenal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erling Torstensson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Oakham's Darren Chan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Börje Forsberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Arsenal FC's Bo Backman got a free kick in the 24th minute. 30 minutes into the game, Lamar Wenyong threw the ball into play from the sideline. Arsenal FC's Patrik Melberg quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Tan Chew made in the 31st minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Arsenal FC's Patrik Melberg. Börje Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khairul Sarangapani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amirul Hock could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Börje Forsberg made a huge save. Börje Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shah Hian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Börje Forsberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darren Chan in the 39th minute of play. Arsenal FC's Börje Forsberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shah Hian in the 40th minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, Amirul Hock notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Arsenal FC's Börje Forsberg. Börje Forsberg was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Shah Hian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Börje Forsberg having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Khairul Sarangapani in the 48th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Börje Forsberg saved Arsenal FC from getting behind. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Khairul Sarangapani made a kick off. Börje Forsberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Shah Hian in the 52nd minute of the match. Börje Forsberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darren Chan in the 55th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Darren Chan during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 58 played minutes Oakham got a freekick which was hit by Darren Chan. After 62 minutes Arsenal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Arif Ching who took care of the corner kick. In the 65th minute, Darren Chan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Börje Forsberg was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. In the 71st match minute, Arsenal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bo Backman to maneuver through the defense. After 72 minutes, Khairul Sarangapani made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Arsenal FC's Börje Forsberg tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Oakham's Khairul Sarangapani in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal FC's goalie prevented a goal. Börje Forsberg didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Darren Chan went, in the 76th minute, to the upper right corner, 5-0 was the resulting score. Börje Forsberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amirul Hock in the 81st minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Khairul Sarangapani ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Börje Forsberg was frozen by the shot and now it was 6-0. Oakham's Shah Hian got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 95th minute, Sven-Erik Wiklund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Oakham had won after a very even match.