Challenge

Gruvan
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Gyllne Hammarn FC's Måns Bokelund started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Gyllne Hammarn FC's Ian Vidman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Metod Mlynar in the 6th minute of play. Metod Mlynar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ian Vidman having to interfere. 12 minutes into the game, Pavol Koleno threw the ball into play from the sideline. Gyllne Hammarn FC's Ingvar Näver quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Gyllne Hammarn FC's Ian Vidman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Metod Mlynar in the 16th minute of play. The supporters of Slovakia booed when Gyllne Hammarn FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Stålman didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Ingvar Näver had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Slovakia's goalkeeper Henrich Slany, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 25th minute Bertil Ahlbom suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vavrinec Koleno during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 26 played minutes Slovakia got a freekick which was hit by Vavrinec Koleno. Henrich Slany showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ingvar Näver in the 28th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Slovakia's Ondrej Biskup got a free kick in the 36th minute. A hard shot 37 in the game by Ingvar Näver from a close distance when the talented Henrich Slany managed to make a qualified save. Slovakia's players were relieved. Metod Mlynar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Henrich Slany showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ingvar Näver in the 48th minute of the match.

Pavol Koleno hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. 60 minutes into the game, Slovakia's Metod Mlynar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ian Vidman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. If Ingvar Näver had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 66 minutes of play, Gyllne Hammarn FC's Måns Bokelund made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Henrich Slany was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Gyllne Hammarn FC's Anton Stålman got a free kick in the 70th minute. In the 72nd minute, Metod Mlynar got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Metod Mlynar struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Ian Vidman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Slovakia. When Ingvar Näver fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gyllne Hammarn FC's protests and gave Ingvar Näver a yellow card for diving instead. After 89 minutes of play, Gyllne Hammarn FC's Måns Bokelund made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Henrich Slany was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 96th minute, Metod Mlynar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Slovakia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.