League Play-Off

Hjortkær
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kent Kirsgart kicked off to start the match. Arthur Qaraien took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kent Kirsgart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kent Kirsgart in the 6th minute of play forced Hjortkær's goalkeeper Arthur Qaraien to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valentin Presley made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jim Plessow in the 8th minute. The Stenderup fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when Stenderup's Lars Fynholt looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jonatan Braskø could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Valentin Presley made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonatan Braskø got free with Valentin Presley in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Valentin Presley was out of position in the 29 minute of play, and Jim Plessow capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jim Plessow really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lars Fynholt in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arthur Qaraien saved Hjortkær from getting behind. Jim Plessow sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stenderup's Valentin Presley played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jim Plessow in the 43rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lars Fynholt in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arthur Qaraien prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jim Plessow stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Valentin Presley showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jim Plessow, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Kent Kirsgart managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stenderup's supporters rose to their feet, but Kent Kirsgart was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arthur Qaraien breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Valentin Presley made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonatan Braskø in the 61st minute of play. Jonatan Braskø struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Valentin Presley didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hjortkær. Lars Fynholt 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gunner Hellekim during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 80th minute there was a penalty for Hjortkær. Moritz Kotanen stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Valentin Presley. 2-1. The audience was convinced that Kent Kirsgart's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arthur Qaraien was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. Marc Dhanda kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Kent Kirsgart fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arthur Qaraien having to interfere. Klemens Børsum charged in rather forcefully in the 97th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Klemens Børsum the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 98th minute of the match Moritz Kotanen sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Valentin Presley skillfully saved the ball. When Hjortkær's Jim Plessow in the 101st minute got a chance for a shot 101st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stenderup's goalie prevented a goal. For all the effort they put into the match, the Stenderup players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Hjortkær.