Challenge

Sniper Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) FC Snipers's Christer Elg 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. Keld Paulsen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christer Elg in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Christer Elg came free, but Keld Paulsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chris Nygaard kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. After 13 played minutes FC Snipers got a freekick which was hit by Dennis Qvarnström. 16 minutes into the game, Göran Olofsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Snipers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Denmark the free kick. After 16 played minutes FC Snipers got a freekick which was hit by Göran Olofsson. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, Christer Elg put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Keld Paulsen. After 25 minutes of play, FC Snipers's Anton Siöman made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Keld Paulsen was left in no man's land by his defense there! 32 minutes into the match, Denmark's goalkeeper Keld Paulsen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christer Elg. A collision led to Denmark getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Kenn Skou hit a great ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The wind increased when Chris Nygaard made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anton Siöman in the 51st minute of play forced Denmark's goalkeeper Keld Paulsen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 53 played minutes Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Bjarne Kirkegaard. In the 60th minute of the match, Chris Nygaard tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Emanuel Brandin saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a defensive mix-up in Denmark's zone, Christer Elg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Keld Paulsen came out of the goal and Christer Elg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 63rd minute Christer Elg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Keld Paulsen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Keld Paulsen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mats Godholm in the 70th minute of play. After 72 minutes of play, FC Snipers's Anton Siöman made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Keld Paulsen was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chris Nygaard in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emanuel Brandin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Jörn Giöck fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Snipers's protests and gave Jörn Giöck a yellow card for diving instead. Bertram Svenningsen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emanuel Brandin having to interfere. FC Snipers were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Denmark for a fine match.