Official Cup

Anfield Road
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Azam Chew got the match started through his kick off. Pihl United's Gottfrid Haström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ryan Seng in the 6th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Pihl United's Tommy Sundberg got a free kick in the 11th minute. Alam Lee hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. In the 24th minute Hubert Berggren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Artuner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gottfrid Haström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ryan Seng in the 26th minute of the match. Gottfrid Haström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Azam Chew, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tommy Sundberg in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ali Artuner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 35th minute Tommy Sundberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Artuner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 37 played minutes Manchester United got a freekick which was hit by Daniz Keng. With a little luck, Manchester United's Ali Artuner got control of the ball when Daniel Waselewicz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pihl United's Gottfrid Haström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniz Keng in the 45th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tommy Sundberg made a kick off. In the 50thth minute of the game Tommy Sundberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Manchester United's Ali Artuner was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gottfrid Haström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniz Keng in the 53rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Manchester United's zone, Tommy Sundberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ali Artuner came out of the goal and Tommy Sundberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ali Artuner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shea Caballero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 56 minutes into the match, Pihl United's goalkeeper Gottfrid Haström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alam Lee. The supporters of Pihl United booed when Manchester United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ryan Seng didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pihl United's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Luc Fontaine in the 60th minute. Afiq Nair hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 63rd minute Ryan Seng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gottfrid Haström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Daniel Waselewicz fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pihl United's protests and gave Daniel Waselewicz a yellow card for diving instead. Gottfrid Haström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Afiq Nair, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Daniel Waselewicz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Ali Artuner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pihl United's Babhruvahana Baad was substituted for Hubert Berggren. 81 minutes into the match, Manchester United's goal looked a bit too open when Tommy Sundberg came free, but Ali Artuner reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 85 played minutes Manchester United got a freekick which was hit by Klement Penkalski. Azam Chew shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Pihl United's Gilbert Alfors pulled a muscle in his back after 92 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Alam Lee kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Pihl United's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.