Friendly League

Olympia
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Roger Strömbom got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmondo Del Monte in the 4th minute of play forced Kärnan BK's goalkeeper Leandro Ricoy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Björn Lindqvist in the 5th minute of play forced ΠΑΟΚ FC's goalkeeper Ingvar Nykvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Santiago Silva in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leandro Ricoy saved Kärnan BK from getting behind. Leandro Ricoy didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Santiago Silva went, in the 12th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Leandro Ricoy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santiago Silva in the 15th minute of the match. Roger Strömbom's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ingvar Nykvist firmly grabbed it by the left post. 18 minutes into the match, Kärnan BK's goal looked a bit too open when Edmondo Del Monte came free, but Leandro Ricoy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Santiago Silva managed to get in a good position for a shot. ΠΑΟΚ FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Santiago Silva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leandro Ricoy breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Santiago Silva in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leandro Ricoy saved Kärnan BK from getting behind. In the 25th minute ΠΑΟΚ FC were awarded a corner. Björn Kamp went to the cornerflag to take it. 30 minutes into the match, Kärnan BK's goal looked a bit too open when Edmondo Del Monte came free, but Leandro Ricoy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edmondo Del Monte struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Leandro Ricoy didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ΠΑΟΚ FC. Ingvar Nykvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eddie Godholm, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. 35 minutes into the game, Eddie Godholm cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Ingvar Nykvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kärnan BK's Leandro Ricoy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmondo Del Monte in the 38th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Santiago Silva was the one to do the kick off. When ΠΑΟΚ FC's Santiago Silva in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kärnan BK's goalie prevented a goal. After 54 minutes, Santiago Silva made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Kärnan BK's Leandro Ricoy tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. ΠΑΟΚ FC made a substitution. Michalis Patsatzoglou replaced Thanasis Kanavos. Arne Smedfeldt hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. After 70 minutes of play, ΠΑΟΚ FC's Santiago Silva made it 1-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Leandro Ricoy was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 72nd match minute, ΠΑΟΚ FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Björn Kamp to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Kärnan BK's goalkeeper Leandro Ricoy, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. ΠΑΟΚ FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Björn Kamp in the 84th minute. When Ernst Ennegren fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kärnan BK's protests and gave Ernst Ennegren a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Kärnan BK's Ernst Ennegren got a free kick in the 87th minute. Kärnan BK made a substitution. Mattias Unesson replaced Björn Lindqvist. In the 88th match minute, Kärnan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ernst Ennegren to maneuver through the defense. Santiago Silva recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 92 minutes into the match, ΠΑΟΚ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Christoffer Brandin came free, but Ingvar Nykvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 93 minutes into the game, Santiago Silva recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leandro Ricoy. Santiago Silva showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-5. ΠΑΟΚ FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.