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Virestad
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Juventus FC's Lars Beckman 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. After having played for 6 minutes, Uno Stor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Virestad's supporters crossed their fingers, but Uno Stor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Carl Giöck struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Ronny Sjögren didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Juventus FC. Ronny Sjögren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lars Beckman, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Viggo Magnusson in the 20th minute of play forced Juventus FC's goalkeeper Olle Holmgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 28 played minutes Virestad got a freekick which was hit by Andreas Sandberg. After 29 played minutes, Juventus FC's Per Hurtig shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ronny Sjögren came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Juventus FC reached it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Viggo Magnusson in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olle Holmgren saved Juventus FC from getting behind. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 54th minute, Juventus FC's Lennart Kinell dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. In the 58th minute, Kurt Hellström fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Ronny Sjögren, passed just outside the right post. Olle Holmgren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viggo Magnusson, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Ronny Sjögren made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Carl Giöck sent off a good shot on target. Andreas Sandberg's late challenge caught a Juventus FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Andreas Sandberg helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Juventus FC booed when Virestad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andreas Sandberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Virestad's Ronny Sjögren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars Beckman in the 70th minute of play. Ronny Sjögren made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Carl Giöck sent off a good shot on target. The goalkeeper, Ronny Sjögren, was totally fooled by Juventus FC's Per Hurtig, who 80 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. A collision led to Juventus FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Lennart Kinell hit a great ball. Lennart Kinell charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lennart Kinell the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 90th match minute, Juventus FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lennart Kinell to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, Virestad's Ulf Göransson tried to score from far away in the 91st minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. In the 95th minute, Lars Beckman reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ronny Sjögren. The goal made the score 1-3. After having played for 98 minutes, Carl Giöck managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Juventus FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carl Giöck was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Juventus FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.