U23 World League

Monumental MORTEROS
Spectators: 7984 (Terracing: 5989, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) Magne Stephansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raimundo Birjaio in the 6th minute of play. When Dale Corre fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Còrdoba FC's protests and gave Dale Corre a yellow card for diving instead. In the 10thth minute of the game Stig-Arne Bollström who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Còrdoba FC's Victor Vulpăşin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raimundo Birjaio in the 13th minute of play forced Strömsbro IF's goalkeeper Magne Stephansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stig-Arne Bollström in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Victor Vulpăşin saved Real Còrdoba FC from getting behind. Léo Messis hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Stig-Arne Bollström blasted a shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Victor Vulpăşin having to make a save. Victor Vulpăşin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Arne Bollström, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 22 minutes into the game, Stig-Arne Bollström cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Victor Vulpăşin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Victor Vulpăşin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Arne Bollström, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Strömsbro IF's Magne Stephansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raimundo Birjaio in the 29th minute of play. Strömsbro IF's Magne Stephansson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Strömsbro IF from getting a goal against them. Magne Stephansson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Léo Messis in the 31st minute. Victor Vulpăşin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Arne Bollström, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Strömsbro IF's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ingmar Hellkvist in the 36th minute. The supporters of Real Còrdoba FC booed when Strömsbro IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingmar Hellkvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Strömsbro IF getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Knut Samuelsson hit a great ball. After the first half Strömsbro IF were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Raimundo Birjaio was the one to do the kick off. Strömsbro IF were awarded a corner in the 52th minute after Real Còrdoba FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ingmar Hellkvist took the corner. After taking down the ball on Strömsbro IF's corner Ingmar Hellkvist fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Victor Vulpăşin quite easily take care of the ball. Strömsbro IF's Magne Stephansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andres Ferrari in the 55th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Strömsbro IF's goal looked a bit too open when Raimundo Birjaio came free, but Magne Stephansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Magne Stephansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Léo Messis in the 59th minute of play. Magne Stephansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raimundo Birjaio in the 60th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the match, Léo Messis notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Strömsbro IF's Magne Stephansson. Magne Stephansson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Strömsbro IF getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Charles Gadd hit a great ball. Strömsbro IF made a substitution. Billy Biörkquist replaced Ingmar Hellkvist. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raimundo Birjaio in the 74th minute of play forced Strömsbro IF's goalkeeper Magne Stephansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 76 minutes into the game, Strömsbro IF's Stig-Arne Bollström nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Victor Vulpăşin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. After a rather tough play, Strömsbro IF's Billy Biörkquist got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute of the match Léo Messis sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Magne Stephansson skillfully saved the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roque Ariando during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Roque Ariando kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. In the 85th minute of the match, Stig-Arne Bollström got a very nice opportunity to score, but Victor Vulpăşin was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 86th minute, Strömsbro IF's Stig-Arne Bollström ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Victor Vulpăşin. Victor Vulpăşin yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-4.