Friendly League

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Adan Arnalt took the kick off in the first half of the match. Informaniaticos's Alfonso Peruanton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Måns Sandberg in the 3rd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Norrlands Athen's goal looked a bit too open when Adan Arnalt came free, but Manfred Fribäck reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfonso Peruanton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Måns Sandberg in the 7th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Måns Sandberg in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfonso Peruanton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrew Tate in the 17th minute of play forced Informaniaticos's goalkeeper Alfonso Peruanton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 19 minutes Informaniaticos's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Filcho Slivkov who took care of the corner kick. Alfonso Peruanton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Tate, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Måns Sandberg's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfonso Peruanton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Alfonso Peruanton stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Måns Sandberg's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. In the 30thth minute of the game Andrew Tate who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Informaniaticos's Alfonso Peruanton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andrew Tate in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfonso Peruanton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Måns Sandberg struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Alfonso Peruanton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Norrlands Athen. Måns Sandberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alfonso Peruanton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Måns Sandberg ran back to his position shaking his head. 41 minutes into the match, Måns Sandberg had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alfonso Peruanton. Informaniaticos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Måns Sandberg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 44 played minutes Norrlands Athen got a freekick which was hit by Filcho Slivkov. After 47 minutes of play, Norrlands Athen's Andrew Tate made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alfonso Peruanton was left in no man's land by his defense there! After the first half Norrlands Athen were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Andrew Tate made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Måns Sandberg in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alfonso Peruanton saved Informaniaticos from getting behind. Andrew Tate recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, Informaniaticos's Alfonso Peruanton got control of the ball when Måns Sandberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 62ndth minute of the game Måns Sandberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Informaniaticos's Alfonso Peruanton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Andrew Tate had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Norrlands Athen's Mathias Alrot was substituted for Larry Tatum. In the 66th minute, Norrlands Athen's Andrew Tate ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Alfonso Peruanton. Alfonso Peruanton yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind Informaniaticos's goalkeeper Alfonso Peruanton, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Norrlands Athen's Zhou Xun Ting got a free kick in the 70th minute. After some careless play in the Informaniaticos defense, Gilbert Hermansson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alfonso Peruanton. The Informaniaticos fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alfonso Peruanton should have stopped the shot. Gilbert Hermansson took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfonso Peruanton. Alfonso Peruanton dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-5. When Norrlands Athen's Gilbert Hermansson in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Informaniaticos's goalie prevented a goal. 86 minutes into the game, Norrlands Athen's Gilbert Hermansson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfonso Peruanton made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-6. Alfonso Peruanton didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 89th minute, which inside left pole to 1-7. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gilbert Hermansson in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfonso Peruanton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Norrlands Athen's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.