Challenge

Medelpad Stadion
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Manny Gol got the match started through his kick off. Karl-Magnus Strömqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antal Valentin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute, Antal Valentin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Karl-Magnus Strömqvist was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 15th minute Major Barna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Medelpad U21 getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Henning Björklund hit a great ball. Medelpad U21's Karl-Magnus Strömqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Major Barna in the 17th minute of play. Major Barna's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. Karl-Magnus Strömqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antal Valentin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hungary's Takacs Tibor got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fodor Daniel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manny Gol in the 27th minute of the match. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Medelpad U21's goalkeeper Karl-Magnus Strömqvist, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Hungary's zone, Rutger Beneth stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fodor Daniel came out of the goal and Rutger Beneth tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Hungary's Antal Valentin in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Medelpad U21's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Antal Valentin put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Karl-Magnus Strömqvist. Karl-Magnus Strömqvist didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Antal Valentin went, in the 37th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. Karl-Magnus Strömqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Major Barna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Antal Valentin was the one to do the kick off. Medelpad U21 were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Hungary's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Manny Gol took the corner. In the 57th minute, Vörös Henrik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 57 minutes into the game, Szekeres Tamas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hungary's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Medelpad U21 the free kick. After having played for 58 minutes, Manny Gol managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Medelpad U21's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manny Gol was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sture Vik's late challenge caught a Hungary's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sture Vik helped the player get up and apologised. Sture Vik hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 64th minute, 潘永树 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hungary's Antal Valentin shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 65th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Karl-Magnus Strömqvist but with some difficulty. With a little luck, Medelpad U21's Karl-Magnus Strömqvist got control of the ball when Major Barna tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 73rd minute Major Barna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Balazs Lajos got free with Karl-Magnus Strömqvist in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 77 minutes Medelpad U21's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Antal Valentin who took care of the corner kick. Hungary's Antal Valentin was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Hungary's Balazs Lajos came free and shot a quick shot against goal 82 minutes in the game, fortunately Karl-Magnus Strömqvist had problems saving as it came toward the left post. After 83 minutes Medelpad U21's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Antal Valentin who took care of the corner kick. Antal Valentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist made a huge save. 85 minutes into the match, Medelpad U21's goal looked a bit too open when Major Barna came free, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 86 minutes, Anthon Vestberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Medelpad U21 and the Hungary players grew even worse after the yellow card. Anthon Vestberg kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After having played for 89 minutes, Antal Valentin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hungary's supporters crossed their fingers, but Antal Valentin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 91st minute, Rutger Beneth left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Medelpad U21 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. Major Barna could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Karl-Magnus Strömqvist made a huge save. Hungary played a much better game than Medelpad U21 and deserved their victory. The Medelpad U21 players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.