Friendly League

Estadio de Tavira
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute Bernt Nordmark shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abel Varanda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abel Varanda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Egon Bratt, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. 9 minutes into the game, Tobias Mårtensson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Garphyttan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave TAVIRA FC the free kick. A collision led to Garphyttan getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Tobias Mårtensson hit a great ball. Ivar Classon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from António Varanda, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, António Varanda managed to get in a good position for a shot. TAVIRA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but António Varanda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ivar Classon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 15 played minutes Garphyttan got a freekick which was hit by Jonatan Käcker. Garphyttan's defense didn't have a chance, in the 17th minute, when Isac Leme scored to the left of an out of position Ivar Classon, making the score, 1-0. Máximo Ferrão hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. In the 31st match minute, TAVIRA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaime Mourão to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jens-Ola Nordin in the 31st minute of play forced TAVIRA FC's goalkeeper Abel Varanda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Máximo Ferrão kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Abel Varanda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jens-Ola Nordin in the 36th minute of play. Jens-Ola Nordin made a great header on Garphyttan's corner, it was just that TAVIRA FC's Abel Varanda managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 41st minute, Isac Leme made a precise shot to the right of Ivar Classon. Garphyttan's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. The supporters of TAVIRA FC booed when Garphyttan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jens-Ola Nordin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bernt Nordmark in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abel Varanda prevented the ball from getting in the gole. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Abel Varanda made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Jens-Ola Nordin sent off a good shot on target. Jaime Mourão hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Jens-Ola Nordin's shot from long distance in the 55th minute was not bad at all, but TAVIRA FC's Abel Varanda knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. Abel Varanda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernt Nordmark in the 59th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 63 minutes, Abel Varanda successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Jens-Ola Nordin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Abel Varanda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bernt Nordmark could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Abel Varanda made a huge save. Abel Varanda made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Egon Bratt sent off a good shot on target. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, Abel Varanda successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 73rd minute, Jaime Mourão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 77thth minute of the game Bernt Nordmark who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TAVIRA FC's Abel Varanda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With 81 minutes on the clock, Máximo Ferrão commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 80 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for TAVIRA FC! Abel Varanda had in the 82ndth minute some difficulties stopping Jens-Ola Nordin's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 85 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Käcker came free, but Abel Varanda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernt Nordmark in the 88thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abel Varanda, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 90 minutes into the game, Jens-Ola Nordin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Abel Varanda was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Abel Varanda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernt Nordmark, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 95 minutes into the match, Jonatan Käcker dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Abel Varanda, 2-2. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.