U18 World League

Vadsbovallen
Spectators: 7591 (Terracing: 5694, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Vilhelm Asserlind kicked off to start the match. The FC Karamba fans' excitement grew in the 2nd match minute when FC Karamba's Klemensas Makauskas looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Allan Backman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonas Mečius in the 9th minute of play. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Karamba's goalkeeper Adomas Bikulčius, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Allan Backman came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Karamba's Jaunius Petkevičius. But to his dismay, Jaunius Petkevičius quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. 15 minutes into the game, FC Karamba's Jaunius Petkevičius nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Allan Backman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Jonas Mečius kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Laimutis Zvėga kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Adomas Bikulčius acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 30th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Casper Holmgren. If Klemensas Makauskas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 41 minutes of play, FC Karamba's Klemensas Makauskas made it 1-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Allan Backman was left in no man's land by his defense there! Allan Backman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klemensas Makauskas in the 45th minute of the match. After 45 played minutes Tidans P92 got a freekick which was hit by Casper Holmgren. Disappointed in the 1-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Klemensas Makauskas made a kick off. Klemensas Makauskas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 50th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Allan Backman having to make a save. Tidans P92's Allan Backman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 50th minute of the match, managed to save Tidans P92 from getting a goal against them. FC Karamba's Adomas Bikulčius played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jens-Erik Olsman in the 52nd minute of play. Klemensas Makauskass short, quick shot in the 54thth minute got Allan Backman to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 55 minutes had been played when some careless play by Tidans P92's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Almantas Girčius was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Karamba's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Almantas Girčius got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Allan Backman quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. A collision led to FC Karamba getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Almantas Girčius hit a great ball. Vilhelm Asserlind took the ball and in the 58 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Adomas Bikulčius. Adomas Bikulčius dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-5. In the 64th match minute, FC Karamba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaunius Petkevičius to maneuver through the defense. 70 minutes into the game, Klemensas Makauskas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Karamba's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tidans P92 the free kick. A collision led to FC Karamba getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Klemensas Makauskas hit a great ball. Allan Backman made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Jonas Mečius sent off a good shot on target. Jonas Mečius came free with the goalkeeper in the 74th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Allan Backman could save by the left post. After 77 played minutes Tidans P92 got a freekick which was hit by Casper Holmgren. Klemensas Makauskas succeeded in the game's 78th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-6. Tidans P92 were furious when Filip Kruse was red carded, 80 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 80 minutes into the game, one of Tidans P92:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After 88th play minutes Klemensas Makauskas shot 2-8, a short shot which went by Allan Backman and just under the crossbar into goal. Vilhelm Asserlind sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Axel Heggert hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Allan Backman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Klemensas Makauskas in the 96th minute of play. Vilhelm Asserlind recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Tidans P92 supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching FC Karamba's performance. The match ended with a win for FC Karamba.