U23 World League

BASTIARO ARENA
Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Chi-Chi Chi got the match started through his kick off. Karen FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 3rd minute, when Elvio Blea scored to the left of an out of position Olov Dahlkvist, making the score, 1-0. In the 6th match minute, ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chi-Chi Chi to maneuver through the defense. Chi-Chi Chi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Karen FC's Olov Dahlkvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faro Pesante in the 11th minute of play. The supporters of Karen FC booed when ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joanes Saboya didn't get a good kick on the ball. ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐'s Iyan Montiano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gunnar Bure in the 18th minute of play. Karen FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 19th minute, when Faro Pesante scored to the left of an out of position Olov Dahlkvist, making the score, 2-0. ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐'s Iyan Montiano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arvid Springfält in the 22nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joanes Saboya got free with Olov Dahlkvist in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Karen FC's Olov Dahlkvist got control of the ball when Chi-Chi Chi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Iyan Montiano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arvid Springfält in the 33rd minute of the match. 40 minutes into the game, Chi-Chi Chi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Olov Dahlkvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Chi-Chi Chi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Arvid Springfält stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the match, ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐'s Elvio Blea sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Olov Dahlkvist narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Gunnar Bure had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Karen FC's Emil Lindmark got a free kick in the 69th minute. Arvid Springfält kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Chi-Chi Chi struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Olov Dahlkvist didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐. Iyan Montiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunnar Bure, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elvio Blea's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olov Dahlkvist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chi-Chi Chi in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olov Dahlkvist saved Karen FC from getting behind. 89 minutes into the match, Karen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Chi-Chi Chi came free, but Olov Dahlkvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 91 minutes, Samu Raï mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐ and the Karen FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 91st match minute, ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Samu Raï to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The ⭐️⚡️RW Roma FC⚡⭐ fans cheered their team off the field, for while Karen FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.