U23 League

NTA
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Vagn Kildebro made the kick off which started today's match. 2 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Vagn Kildebro came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 7 minutes, Basilio Ramírez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Randkleve and the NTA19 players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 7 played minutes Randkleve got a freekick which was hit by Basilio Ramírez. In the 10th minute Ging Gang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jan-Frode Aarseth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind NTA19's goalkeeper Jan-Frode Aarseth, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rune Tronstad in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucjan Sedzikowski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 24 minutes Randkleve's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jan-Kenneth Frøystad who took care of the corner kick. NTA19's Ørjan Hauger was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Lucjan Sedzikowski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Vagn Kildebro kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Liu Hui Qi might have been able to make a better finish in the 27th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jan-Frode Aarseth. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Liu Hui Qi ran back to his position shaking his head. Jan-Frode Aarseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vagn Kildebro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ging Gang hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. On his own Jan-Kenneth Frøystad managed to get through Randkleve's defense and was going for a shot in the net, but Lucjan Sedzikowski lunged to the right and managed in the last second get hold of the ball before it was to late. The supporters of Randkleve booed when NTA19 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. John Magnusson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jan-Frode Aarseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Liu Hui Qi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Liu Hui Qi struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Jan-Frode Aarseth didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Randkleve. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Vagn Kildebro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vagn Kildebro, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Dragolyub Pastirov kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liu Hui Qi, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Vagn Kildebro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jan-Frode Aarseth read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Vagn Kildebros short, quick shot in the 65thth minute got Jan-Frode Aarseth to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a defensive mix-up in NTA19's zone, Vagn Kildebro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jan-Frode Aarseth came out of the goal and Vagn Kildebro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Randkleve made a substitution. Al Bundy replaced Vagn Kildebro. With a little luck, NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth got control of the ball when Al Bundy tried to sneak it across the goal line. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by NTA19's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jørgen Eisland was slow to take the kick. During this time Randkleve's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Randkleve's corner Jørgen Eisland fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jan-Frode Aarseth quite easily take care of the ball. NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save NTA19 from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Al Bundy got free with Jan-Frode Aarseth in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Al Bundy received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jan-Frode Aarseth came out and tried to block the shot, but Al Bundy slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 82nd minute. A collision led to NTA19 getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Julius Tveit hit a great ball. NTA19's defense didn't have a chance, in the 95th minute, when Liu Hui Qi scored to the left of an out of position Jan-Frode Aarseth, making the score, 0-2. Randkleve's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.