League

City of Manchester
Spectators: 7180 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 50) Stig-Åke Olsson made the kick off and thus started the match. Stig-Åke Olsson struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. Örjan Mårtensson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sweden Redbulls FC. In the 6th minute Stig-Åke Olsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Örjan Mårtensson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mats Åman charged in rather forcefully in the 7th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mats Åman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 7th minute, Mats Åman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Örjan Mårtensson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Åke Olsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. In the 18th minute Sune Smed shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Örjan Mårtensson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 19th minute, Stig-Åke Olsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Örjan Mårtensson was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. The supporters of Manchester city booed when Sweden Redbulls FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustaf Frykberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 25 minutes, Karl-Åke Holmstedt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sweden Redbulls FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl-Åke Holmstedt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Sweden Redbulls FC's Linus Jönsson got a free kick in the 27th minute. Karl-Åke Holmstedt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Örjan Mårtensson having to interfere. 34 minutes into the match, Manchester city's goal looked a bit too open when Stig-Åke Olsson came free, but Örjan Mårtensson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, Sweden Redbulls FC's goalkeeper Oliver Ström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mats Åman. Oliver Ström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anton Johansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Örjan Mårtensson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Åke Olsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. The Manchester city players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Sweden Redbulls FC were winning 0-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anton Johansson was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute the ball was on its way in behind Manchester city's goalkeeper Örjan Mårtensson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Oliver Ström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmund Lindberg in the 55th minute of the match. 56 minutes in the game, Stig-Åke Olsson fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Örjan Mårtensson having to interfere. In the 59th minute of the match, Stig-Åke Olsson tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Örjan Mårtensson saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 60 minutes into the game, Sweden Redbulls FC's Stig-Åke Olsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Örjan Mårtensson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Karl-Åke Holmstedt was extremely unlucky when he, in the 66th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Manchester city's Iker Johans was substituted for Anton Johansson. 73 minutes into the game, Ture Bure threw the ball into play from the sideline. Sweden Redbulls FC's Östen Valström quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Ture Bure's late challenge caught a Sweden Redbulls FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ture Bure helped the player get up and apologised. Stig-Åke Olsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Manchester city's Jurjen de Freitas was substituted for Erland Västlund. In the 86th minute, Mats Åman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 87 minutes into the match, Manchester city's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaf Frykberg came free, but Örjan Mårtensson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Örjan Mårtensson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Karl-Åke Holmstedt went, in the 88th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score. With a little luck, Manchester city's Örjan Mårtensson got control of the ball when Ian Kjellbom tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sweden Redbulls FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.