Official Cup

Trollebo
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tobias Unesson got the match started through his kick off. Raymond Hager showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jörn Söderman, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After a rather tough play, New England Minas's Diogo Yurin got a free kick in the 6th minute. Raymond Hager showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Unesson in the 12th minute of the match. New England Minas's defense didn't have a chance, in the 13th minute, when Eddie Svanberg scored to the left of an out of position Raymond Hager, making the score, 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diogo Yurin in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Åke Forss prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 17th minute, one of New England Minas:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for New England Minas. Raymond Hager had in the 20thth minute some difficulties stopping Jörn Söderman's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Parker Nance was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. New England Minas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AC Trollebo the free kick. After a rather tough play, New England Minas's Parker Nance got a free kick in the 21st minute. A hard shot by Joachim Bengtsson from long distance, 22 minutes into the match, got Raymond Hager's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. New England Minas's Raymond Hager played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tobias Unesson in the 23rd minute of play. Desmond Randle's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Åke Forss read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Raymond Hager made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eddie Svanberg in the 27th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Jörn Söderman could shoot a difficult shot in the 28th minute, which Raymond Hager however easily saved by the left post. With his leg Raymond Hager managed to avoid a goal in the 29thth minute, when AC Trollebo's Jörn Söderman fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Jörn Söderman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raymond Hager having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Parker Nance in the 40th minute of play forced AC Trollebo's goalkeeper Åke Forss to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of New England Minas booed when AC Trollebo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonatan Lundblad didn't get a good kick on the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ken Rutherford stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jonatan Lundblad charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jonatan Lundblad the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to AC Trollebo getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Jonatan Lundblad hit a great ball. 54 minutes into the match, Tobias Unesson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Raymond Hager. New England Minas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tobias Unesson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Desmond Randle managed to get in a good position for a shot. New England Minas's supporters rose to their feet, but Desmond Randle was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Åke Forss breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Åke Forss didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 66th minute, which inside left pole to 3-1. Åke Forss showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Parker Nance in the 71st minute of the match. 72 minutes had been played when some careless play by AC Trollebo's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Parker Nance was slow to take the kick. During this time New England Minas's players had a chance to rest. New England Minas's Parker Nance was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Åke Forss in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 74thth minute of the game Desmond Randle who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AC Trollebo's Åke Forss was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tobias Unesson in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raymond Hager saved New England Minas from getting behind. Raymond Hager showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Unesson in the 79th minute of the match. After 82 played minutes New England Minas got a freekick which was hit by Maria Ricota. AC Trollebo were awarded a corner in the 84th minute after New England Minas's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jonatan Lundblad took the corner. The corner ended in Jonatan Lundblad almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but New England Minas's Raymond Hager did a great save. After some careless play in the New England Minas defense, Jonatan Lundblad kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Raymond Hager. The New England Minas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Raymond Hager should have stopped the shot. Parker Nance struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Åke Forss didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New England Minas. AC Trollebo's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.