Challenge

Kapp Stadion
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Chris Nygaard took the kick off in the first half of the match. Håvard Skramstad took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bertram Svenningsen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chris Nygaard in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Håvard Skramstad prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Olav Graversen hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute of the match, Storm Furu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Keld Paulsen was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 9th minute of the match, Jo Reitan tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Keld Paulsen saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 15 minutes into the game, Storm Furu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Keld Paulsen was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Håvard Skramstad took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chris Nygaard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Omland kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Håvard Skramstad showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chris Nygaard in the 27th minute of the match. Håvard Skramstad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bertram Svenningsen in the 29th minute of play. Chris Nygaard took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Håvard Skramstad. Håvard Skramstad dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. 32 minutes into the game, Storm Furu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Keld Paulsen. Storm Furu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Storm Furu got free with Keld Paulsen in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Denmark booed when Kirkenær BF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jarle Mortensen didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience cheered when Chris Nygaard's long shot passed Håvard Skramstad's right side. It was 3-2, 42 minutes into the match. When Storm Furu fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kirkenær BF's protests and gave Storm Furu a yellow card for diving instead. Storm Furu kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jo Reitan to strike the kick off in the second half. Håvard Skramstad made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Chris Nygaard sent off a good shot on target. After 54 played minutes Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Bertram Svenningsen. Jarle Tverberg got a throw-in 57 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Storm Furu. Chris Nygaard 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. Denmark's attentive Olav Graversen managed to snatch the ball when Jarle Tverberg made a throw-in in the 62nd minute of the game. In the 65thth minute of the game Storm Furu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Denmark's Keld Paulsen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 67th minute of the match, Chris Nygaard tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Håvard Skramstad saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jo Reitan in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Keld Paulsen saved Denmark from getting behind. A sloppy throw-in by Jarle Tverberg in the 74th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Denmark's Bjarne Kirkegaard. Keld Paulsen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Storm Furu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner ended in Jarle Mortensen almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Denmark's Keld Paulsen did a great save. Mikkel Wulff sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 94 played minutes Kirkenær BF got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Omland. In the 96th minute, Kenn Skou hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. For all the effort they put into the match, the Denmark players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Kirkenær BF.