U18 League

Quality Arena
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Albert Bergqvist got the match started through his kick off. Mats Ekeroth didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Albert Bergqvist went, in the 9th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 13 minutes into the match, Nordic Union's goal looked a bit too open when Albert Bergqvist came free, but Mats Ekeroth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 13 minutes of play, Sunkens Surtröjor's Albert Bergqvist made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mats Ekeroth was left in no man's land by his defense there! Mats Ekeroth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Albert Bergqvist's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. Mats Ekeroth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Albert Bergqvist's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Mats Ekeroth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agne Isaksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elliott Möllgren kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Agne Isaksson scored 0-3 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mats Ekeroth, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Bertil Berg kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Nordic Union's Elliott Möllgren got a free kick in the 30th minute. Nordic Union's Mats Ekeroth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albert Bergqvist in the 36th minute of play. If André Offendahl had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Agne Isaksson during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Nordic Union booed when Sunkens Surtröjor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agne Isaksson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute, Boris Pihlgren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Nordic Union players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Sunkens Surtröjor were winning 0-3.

Mats Ekeroth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agne Isaksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jerry Berggren kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Nordic Union's Mats Ekeroth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Nordic Union from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Sunkens Surtröjor's Agne Isaksson got a free kick in the 60th minute. Albert Bergqvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Mats Ekeroth made a huge save. André Offendahl sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice moves Albert Bergqvist could shoot a difficult shot in the 66th minute, which Mats Ekeroth however easily saved by the left post. After 68 minutes, Albert Bergqvist mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sunkens Surtröjor and the Nordic Union players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Sunkens Surtröjor getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Albert Bergqvist hit a great ball. When Kristian Hägert fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nordic Union's protests and gave Kristian Hägert a yellow card for diving instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Agne Isaksson in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mats Ekeroth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Karl-Magnus Anundsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Skålberg in the 76th minute of the match. Albert Bergqvist in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mats Ekeroth, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Elliott Möllgren's late challenge caught a Sunkens Surtröjor's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elliott Möllgren helped the player get up and apologised. Elliott Möllgren kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. If Albert Bergqvist had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 84 minutes, André Offendahl managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sunkens Surtröjor's supporters crossed their fingers, but André Offendahl was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 86 minutes of play, Sunkens Surtröjor's Albert Bergqvist made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mats Ekeroth was left in no man's land by his defense there! Agne Isaksson struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Mats Ekeroth didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sunkens Surtröjor. Agne Isaksson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Mats Ekeroth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. André Offendahl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Mats Ekeroth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sunkens Surtröjor played a much better game than Nordic Union and deserved their victory. The Nordic Union players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.