Challenge

Bussens Arena
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Chris Nygaard got the match started through his kick off. Georg Almqvist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sören Molin hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. No Gravity FC's Mikael Sjöberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Nygaard in the 12th minute of play. After some careless play in the No Gravity FC defense, Bertram Svenningsen kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mikael Sjöberg. The No Gravity FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mikael Sjöberg should have stopped the shot. If Chris Nygaard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Chris Nygaard fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Denmark's protests and gave Chris Nygaard a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Denmark getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Chris Nygaard hit a great ball. Erik Ström made in the 27th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Harry Andersson immediately put the ball in play. The supporters of No Gravity FC booed when Denmark was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Steen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mikkel Wulff sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Olav Graversen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 40 minutes, Chris Nygaard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Denmark's supporters crossed their fingers, but Chris Nygaard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Harry Andersson fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored No Gravity FC's protests and gave Harry Andersson a yellow card for diving instead. After 43 played minutes No Gravity FC got a freekick which was hit by Harry Andersson. In the 46th match minute, No Gravity FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erik Ström to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Denmark were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a rather tough play, No Gravity FC's Paul Svanberg got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Chris Nygaard received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Mikael Sjöberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mikael Sjöberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Chris Nygaard in the 57th minute. In the 59th minute, Paul Svanberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chris Nygaard fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mikael Sjöberg having to interfere. With a little luck, No Gravity FC's Mikael Sjöberg got control of the ball when Chris Nygaard tried to sneak it across the goal line. 70 minutes into the match, Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Georg Almqvist came free, but Keld Paulsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in No Gravity FC's zone, Bertram Svenningsen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mikael Sjöberg came out of the goal and Bertram Svenningsen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 79 minutes into the game, Denmark's Bertram Svenningsen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mikael Sjöberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 88th minute, Erik Ström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Andréas Fastesson fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored No Gravity FC's protests and gave Andréas Fastesson a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 91st minute of the game. One of No Gravity FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Denmark:s goal. In the 94th minute there was a penalty for Denmark. Chris Nygaard stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Mikael Sjöberg. 0-3. Denmark's Keld Paulsen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Harry Andersson in the 97th minute of play. Denmark played a much better game than No Gravity FC and deserved their victory. The No Gravity FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.