Friendly League

Eduardo Galeano
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Strömsbro IF's Per-Olof Walroth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Laffitte in the 3rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Albano Teodor could shoot a difficult shot in the 5th minute, which Per-Olof Walroth however easily saved by the left post. 7 minutes into the match, Strömsbro IF's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Laffitte came free, but Per-Olof Walroth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the game, Jan-Erik Ingemarsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Strömsbro IF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave los nadies the free kick. In the 12th minute, Jan-Erik Ingemarsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ruben Cordarin during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Per-Olof Walroth made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Laffitte in the 19th minute of play. Pablo Henrico could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Per-Olof Walroth made a huge save. Per-Olof Walroth made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Pablo Henrico sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, los nadies's Siro Olivar got a free kick in the 27th minute. In the 28th minute, Sune Tunström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. los nadies's Juan Laffitte got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Per-Olof Walroth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juan Laffitte in the 32nd minute of the match. A collision led to Strömsbro IF getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Hannes Larsson hit a great ball. In the 33rd minute, Juan Laffitte 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. Strömsbro IF's Per-Olof Walroth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Strömsbro IF from getting a goal against them. The supporters of los nadies booed when Strömsbro IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Billberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th minute Siro Olivar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per-Olof Walroth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 44 minutes into the game, Juan Laffitte recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Per-Olof Walroth. Juan Laffitte showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 46th minute, Isidro Vincente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 48 minutes into the game, Ivan Billberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Strömsbro IF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave los nadies the free kick. A collision led to Strömsbro IF getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Ivan Billberg hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Hannes Larsson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Fausto Gauargi made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Ivan Billberg sent off a good shot on target. After some careless play in the Strömsbro IF defense, Juan Laffitte kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Per-Olof Walroth. The Strömsbro IF fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Per-Olof Walroth should have stopped the shot. Sune Tunström lost his temper 59 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. When los nadies's Juan Laffitte in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Strömsbro IF's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of los nadies booed when Strömsbro IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albin Vallman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Per-Olof Walroth showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albano Teodor, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. A collision led to Strömsbro IF getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Oskar Pihlgren hit a great ball. In the 76th minute, Juan Laffitte 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. In the 79th minute Albano Teodor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per-Olof Walroth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Juan Laffitte in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Per-Olof Walroth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Oskar Pihlgren fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Strömsbro IF's protests and gave Oskar Pihlgren a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, los nadies's Pablo Henrico got a free kick in the 95th minute. 98 minutes into the match, Strömsbro IF's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Laffitte came free, but Per-Olof Walroth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that los nadies were the better team. los nadies's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.