Friendly League

Sven-Göran Eriksson
Spectators: 46 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th match minute, Strömsbro IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antti Ani to maneuver through the defense. Rıza Vuralhan made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Loco Durazno sent off a good shot on target. If Marcelo Steven had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 20th minute, Igor Dzierwa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Strömsbro IF's Antti Ani got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Loco Durazno in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rıza Vuralhan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rıza Vuralhan made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Loco Durazno sent off a good shot on target. Anders Lundqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Charlie Beck in the 36th minute of the match. Golden Lions FC's Anders Lundqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Charlie Beck in the 39th minute of play. Marcelo Steven fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rıza Vuralhan having to interfere. In the 48th minute Loco Durazno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rıza Vuralhan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The wind increased when Argyris Papapetrou made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Loco Durazno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Loco Durazno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rıza Vuralhan having to interfere. A sloppy throw-in by Hamid Dame in the 56th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Golden Lions FC's Bebben Johansson. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Loco Durazno in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rıza Vuralhan saved Strömsbro IF from getting behind. Rıza Vuralhan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Loco Durazno in the 66th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Golden Lions FC's zone, Argyris Papapetrou stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anders Lundqvist came out of the goal and Argyris Papapetrou tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rıza Vuralhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Loco Durazno, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. If Loco Durazno had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Charlie Beck could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Anders Lundqvist made a huge save. After having played for 84 minutes, Loco Durazno managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Golden Lions FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Loco Durazno was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Golden Lions FC's Cosme Larpe was substituted for Marcelo Steven. Strömsbro IF's Rıza Vuralhan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Burç Tokhan in the 88th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Golden Lions FC's Burç Tokhan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rıza Vuralhan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Rıza Vuralhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Burç Tokhan, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. 92 minutes into the game, Golden Lions FC's Burç Tokhan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rıza Vuralhan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Burç Tokhan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rıza Vuralhan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 96th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Golden Lions FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Strömsbro IF had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.