Official Cup

Kjønstad
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Demetrio Grossi kicked off to start the match. After 7 played minutes Kjønstad BF got a freekick which was hit by William Nordstrøm. In the 7th minute of the match Ercole Colelli sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Karsten Thorkildsen skillfully saved the ball. Attilio Angelucci made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ludvik Engeland in the 10th minute. Concetto Leopardi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Karsten Thorkildsen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Skyfall's Francesco Di Liddo got a free kick in the 15th minute. 17 minutes into the game, Kjønstad BF's Ludvik Engeland nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Attilio Angelucci made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 21st minute of the match Skyfall got a corner. Kjønstad BF's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ercole Colelli ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Ercole Colelli almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Kjønstad BF's Karsten Thorkildsen did a great save. Karsten Thorkildsen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Della Francesca, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Demetrio Grossi in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karsten Thorkildsen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Skyfall fans' excitement grew in the 26th match minute when Skyfall's Demetrio Grossi 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Francesco Di Liddo kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. If Ludvik Engeland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jon Fischer was the one to do the kick off. Alexander Della Francesca might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Karsten Thorkildsen. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alexander Della Francesca ran back to his position shaking his head. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Demetrio Grossi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Skyfall's supporters rose to their feet, but Demetrio Grossi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Karsten Thorkildsen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 54th match minute, Kjønstad BF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilhelm Bøyum to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Kjønstad BF getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. William Nordstrøm hit a great ball. Demetrio Grossi scored 1-2 in the 67th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Karsten Thorkildsen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Kjønstad BF's zone, Demetrio Grossi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Karsten Thorkildsen came out of the goal and Demetrio Grossi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 73 minutes into the game, Alexander Della Francesca recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Karsten Thorkildsen. Alexander Della Francesca showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. After 77 played minutes Kjønstad BF got a freekick which was hit by William Nordstrøm. The crowd rose to their feet as Concetto Leopardi kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Karsten Thorkildsen. That made the score 1-4 in the 78 minute of play. Karsten Thorkildsen was out of position in the 87 minute of play, and Demetrio Grossi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Demetrio Grossi really showed his touch with that goal: 1-5. Karsten Thorkildsen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alexander Della Francesca in the 96th minute. Skyfall's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.