U23 League

Agunnaryd
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ragnar Hedbom took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute, Sune Beckström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marc Lundgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Bolin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 6 minutes, Christopher Boström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Agunnaryd IK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christopher Boström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Mellansels stationsgäng's Sune Beckström in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Agunnaryd IK's goalie prevented a goal. Marc Lundgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Bolin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mellansels stationsgäng's Fredrik Almqvist proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Mellansels stationsgäng from getting a goal against them. Agunnaryd IK's Marc Lundgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ted Pilgren in the 21st minute of play. Marc Lundgren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastian Bolin, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Eskil Albäck charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eskil Albäck the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Marc Lundgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ted Pilgren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 26 minutes into the game, Ted Pilgren cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Marc Lundgren was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some careless play in the Agunnaryd IK defense, Bengt-Åke Caspersson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marc Lundgren. The Agunnaryd IK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marc Lundgren should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ted Pilgren in the 41st minute of play forced Agunnaryd IK's goalkeeper Marc Lundgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mellansels stationsgäng's Alexander Forsberg was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marc Lundgren in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ted Pilgren scored 0-4 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marc Lundgren, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ted Pilgren was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Mellansels stationsgäng getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Ted Pilgren hit a great ball. Agunnaryd IK's Marc Lundgren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Agunnaryd IK from getting a goal against them. In the 63rd minute, Sune Beckström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Ted Pilgren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sune Beckström's late challenge caught a Agunnaryd IK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sune Beckström helped the player get up and apologised. In the 69th minute, Sune Beckström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brian Larsfält kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Jonas Vallmark recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marc Lundgren made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Ted Pilgren sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet as Mellansels stationsgäng's Bengt-Åke Caspersson slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marc Lundgren. That made the score 0-6 after 78 minutes of play. Bengt-Åke Caspersson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Marc Lundgren tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bengt-Åke Caspersson was extremely unlucky when he, in the 89th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. 94 minutes into the match, Agunnaryd IK's goal looked a bit too open when Ted Pilgren came free, but Marc Lundgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ted Pilgrens short, quick shot in the 97thth minute got Marc Lundgren to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the match was over Mellansels stationsgäng could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Agunnaryd IK throughout the match.