U18 League

Rätan
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Magnus Johansson started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Pär Eriksson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 4 minutes into the match, Rätan IF's goal looked a bit too open when Magnus Johansson came free, but Olov Stephansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 6 played minutes GreenSkar FC got a freekick which was hit by Reine Ek. After a rather tough play, Rätan IF's Andy Snäll got a free kick in the 9th minute. Olov Stephansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Magnus Johansson in the 10th minute of play. After having played for 13 minutes, Magnus Johansson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. GreenSkar FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Magnus Johansson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Olov Stephansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pär Eriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olov Stephansson came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by GreenSkar FC's Ronny Lindqvist. But to his dismay, Ronny Lindqvist quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. The supporters of Rätan IF booed when GreenSkar FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Magnus Johansson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Olov Stephansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronny Lindqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. After 24 played minutes Rätan IF got a freekick which was hit by Mathias Pilberg. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pär Eriksson in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olov Stephansson saved Rätan IF from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Pär Eriksson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Olov Stephansson was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. When GreenSkar FC's Ronny Lindqvist in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rätan IF's goalie prevented a goal. In the 42nd minute, Reine Ek hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Rätan IF booed when GreenSkar FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Magnus Johansson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Kåre Sjögren made the kick off in the second half. Martin Walroth hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. A collision led to GreenSkar FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Ronny Lindqvist hit a great ball. When Reine Ek was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 60 minutes had been played. A collision led to GreenSkar FC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Reine Ek hit a great ball. Rätan IF's Mathias Pilberg got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 64th minute, Mark Helberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Olov Stephansson made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Pär Eriksson sent off a good shot on target. Bengt-Rune Alebom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Walroth, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Olov Stephansson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Magnus Johansson's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Bengt-Rune Alebom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Walroth, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.