Official Cup

The Common
Spectators: 187 (Terracing: 141, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) Clapham Comets F.C.'s Paul Mersø 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. Vinnie Small took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaron Dahlgren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Clapham Comets F.C.'s Vinnie Small played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aaron Dahlgren in the 6th minute of play. Vinnie Small showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agne Kinell in the 9th minute of the match. In the 12th minute, Aaron Dahlgren made a precise shot to the right of Vinnie Small. Clapham Comets F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Agne Kinell kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Paul Mersø succeeded in the game's 26th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. Paul Mersø's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicklas Hult read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Vinnie Small took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Axel Björck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paul Mersø in the 32nd minute of play forced FC Mackan United's goalkeeper Nicklas Hult to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 35 minutes FC Mackan United's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tom Rosický who took care of the corner kick. A hard shot 38 in the game by Paul Mersø from a close distance when the talented Nicklas Hult managed to make a qualified save. FC Mackan United's players were relieved. Agne Kinell scored 1-2 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Vinnie Small, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 47 minutes into the match, Clapham Comets F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Aaron Dahlgren came free, but Vinnie Small reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Agne Kinell to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Mackan United's goalkeeper Nicklas Hult, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 55th minute Axel Björck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vinnie Small saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 64 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Barrie Elvins. In the 65th match minute, Clapham Comets F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Barney Bzeu to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 67 minutes, Agne Kinell took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Vinnie Small to make any attempt to save it. Nicklas Hult made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paul Mersø in the 70th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paul Mersø in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nicklas Hult saved FC Mackan United from getting behind. When Clapham Comets F.C.'s Tom Rosický in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Mackan United's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Paul Mersø's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nicklas Hult was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. FC Mackan United'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.