Official Cup

Patricia Khadija
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Tord Kämpe made the kick off and thus started the match. The Lillhärdal BF fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when Lillhärdal BF's Tord Kämpe 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. SAFA United's Jan Israel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Svanbjörn von den Berg in the 8th minute of play. Svanbjörn von den Berg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jan Israel having to make a save. 11 minutes into the match, SAFA United's goal looked a bit too open when Svanbjörn von den Berg came free, but Jan Israel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Svanbjörn von den Berg took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jan Israel. Jan Israel dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Tord Kämpe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Jan Israel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lillhärdal BF's attentive Qin Han Jing managed to snatch the ball when Dennis Holten made a throw-in in the 24th minute of the game. Jan Israel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Svanbjörn von den Berg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tord Kämpe's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jan Israel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Jan Israel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karl-Erik Nordal in the 28th minute of play. After 29 played minutes SAFA United got a freekick which was hit by Guus Schophuis. Qin Han Jing's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jan Israel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, SAFA United's goal looked a bit too open when Evaristo Balesio came free, but Jan Israel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Lillhärdal BF fans' excitement grew in the 34th match minute when Lillhärdal BF's Svanbjörn von den Berg 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Svanbjörn von den Berg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 41 played minutes SAFA United got a freekick which was hit by Dennis Holten. Svanbjörn von den Berg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ronald Hofman was the one to do the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dennis Holten during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Dennis Holten hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Lillhärdal BF's Tord Kämpe got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in SAFA United's zone, Ludvig Svensson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jan Israel came out of the goal and Ludvig Svensson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jan Israel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ludvig Svensson in the 59th minute. In the 60th minute, Lillhärdal BF's Tord Kämpe ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jan Israel. Jan Israel yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. Jan Israel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ludvig Svensson in the 63rd minute of play. Jan Israel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ludvig Svensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Jan Israel was out of position in the 69 minute of play, and Ludvig Svensson capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ludvig Svensson really showed his touch with that goal: 0-5. Ludvig Svensson received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jan Israel came out and tried to block the shot, but Ludvig Svensson slotted it home off the left post making it 0-6 in the 74th minute. SAFA United made a substitution. Erik Vonk replaced Ronald Hofman. SAFA United made a substitution. Wilfred Veldman replaced Guus Schophuis. SAFA United made a substitution. Otto van Dijk replaced Dennis Holten. 89 minutes into the game, Ludvig Svensson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jan Israel. Ludvig Svensson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-7. Tord Kämpe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jan Israel having to make a save. Lillhärdal BF played a much better game than SAFA United and deserved their victory. The SAFA United players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.