U21 League

Rönnöfors IP
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Jens-Ola Ståhlberg started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The supporters of Rönnöfors FF booed when Övertorneå RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edvin Örtendal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rickard Pihlberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Vincent Arvidsson made a huge save. 5 minutes into the match, Övertorneå RK's goal looked a bit too open when Stig Stålman came free, but Vincent Arvidsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Oskar Vennerberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harry Karlsson in the 6th minute of play. Stig Stålman succeeded in the game's 9th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-0. Oskar Vennerberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Harry Karlsson in the 13th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the game, Jens-Ola Ståhlberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Övertorneå RK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rönnöfors FF the free kick. In the 19th match minute, Övertorneå RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jens-Ola Ståhlberg to maneuver through the defense. 21 minutes into the game, Rönnöfors FF's Rickard Pihlberg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vincent Arvidsson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After 24th play minutes Stig Stålman shot 3-0, a short shot which went by Vincent Arvidsson and just under the crossbar into goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stig Stålman in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vincent Arvidsson saved Övertorneå RK from getting behind. In the 28th minute, Simon Ahlgren got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Rickard Pihlberg's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vincent Arvidsson firmly grabbed it by the left post. 4-0 became the score in the 31st minute when Stig Stålman elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. With a little luck, Övertorneå RK's Vincent Arvidsson got control of the ball when Rickard Pihlberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Övertorneå RK's goalkeeper Vincent Arvidsson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice moves Rickard Pihlberg could shoot a difficult shot in the 40th minute, which Vincent Arvidsson however easily saved by the left post. Övertorneå RK's Vincent Arvidsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stig Stålman in the 46th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rickard Pihlberg made a kick off. When Simon Ahlgren came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Rönnöfors FF fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Simon Ahlgren couldn't finish the play. Stig Stålman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 61 minutes into the match, Övertorneå RK's goal looked a bit too open when Rickard Pihlberg came free, but Vincent Arvidsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vincent Arvidsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rickard Pihlberg in the 62nd minute of the match. Vincent Arvidsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rickard Pihlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Frank Nyqvist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Övertorneå RK's Vincent Arvidsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rickard Pihlberg in the 68th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Övertorneå RK's zone, Simon Ahlgren stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vincent Arvidsson came out of the goal and Simon Ahlgren tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vincent Arvidsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rickard Pihlberg in the 70th minute of play. In the 72nd minute, Peter Hellbom got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 74th minute, Rickard Pihlberg made a precise shot to the right of Vincent Arvidsson. Övertorneå RK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. Vincent Arvidsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rickard Pihlberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Rönnöfors FF's Stig Stålman in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Övertorneå RK's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Övertorneå RK's zone, Sven Hultman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vincent Arvidsson came out of the goal and Sven Hultman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rönnöfors FF's Oskar Vennerberg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Rönnöfors FF from getting a goal against them. In the 96th match minute, Övertorneå RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edvin Örtendal to maneuver through the defense. Sven Hultman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vincent Arvidsson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 97th minute of play. When the referee ended the match the Rönnöfors FF players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.