U23 World League

Monumental do Bonfim
Spectators: 7608 (Terracing: 5707, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 151) Agnaldo Brodel made the kick off and thus started the match. Reko Nybacka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulf Hellqvist in the 4th minute of play. Catugi FC's Reko Nybacka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernt Burman in the 5th minute of play. Dudu Borges came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Gustav Termander could save by the left post. In the 8th minute of the match, Dudu Borges got a very nice opportunity to score, but Gustav Termander was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Reko Nybacka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulrik Håning in the 11th minute of play. Catugi FC's Reko Nybacka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernt Burman in the 20th minute of play. The supporters of AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK booed when Catugi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dé Britto didn't get a good kick on the ball. AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's Ulrik Håning managed to work through Catugi FC's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Ulrik Håning dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonas Håkansson in the 27th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the match, Catugi FC's Agnaldo Brodel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gustav Termander narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulrik Håning in the 29th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bernt Burman scored 1-1 in the 33rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Reko Nybacka, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Catugi FC's Reko Nybacka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernt Burman in the 42nd minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ulrik Håning to make the kick off. After a rather tough play, AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's Hans Martinsson got a free kick in the 55th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ulrik Håning got free with Reko Nybacka in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dé Britto charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dé Britto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 63rd minute, Walmir Duarte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonas Håkansson got free with Reko Nybacka in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gustav Termander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dudu Borges, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. When AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's Ulrik Håning in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Catugi FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Aírton de Queiroz fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Catugi FC's protests and gave Aírton de Queiroz a yellow card for diving instead. In the 78th match minute, Catugi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aírton de Queiroz to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th match minute, Catugi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dé Britto to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute of the match AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK got a corner. Catugi FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jonas Mellin ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ulrik Håning made a great header on AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK's corner, it was just that Catugi FC's Reko Nybacka managed to reach the ball for a save. Catugi FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ulrik Håning 93 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-4. Reko Nybacka made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Jonas Mellin sent off a good shot on target. The Catugi FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. AC Kingriver-Ljungsarp RK were clearly better and deserved to take the win.