Challenge

Olympia
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sten Melberg made the kick off which started today's match. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koby Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, Di Röe's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Dixon came free, but George Kristiansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bedih Rafet hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koby Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jan Dixon might have been able to make a better finish in the 15th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over George Kristiansson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jan Dixon ran back to his position shaking his head. 15 minutes into the match, Di Röe's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Dixon came free, but George Kristiansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. George Kristiansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Mccarthy in the 17th minute of play. Sten Melberg's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jax Williamson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. The supporters of Di Röe booed when Canada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Regan Jordan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sten Melberg's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jax Williamson firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 29th minute Carter George shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but George Kristiansson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Canada's Koby Wright in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Di Röe's goalie prevented a goal. Di Röe's George Kristiansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Koby Wright in the 35th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sten Melberg got free with Jax Williamson in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Canada's Jan Dixon in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Di Röe's goalie prevented a goal. 47 minutes into the match, Di Röe's goal looked a bit too open when Richard Mccarthy came free, but George Kristiansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Koby Wright made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Di Röe's Kent Gunnarsson got a free kick in the 50th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koby Wright in the 51st minute of play forced Di Röe's goalkeeper George Kristiansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zhu Bin Le hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. George Kristiansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Koby Wright, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. George Kristiansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Koby Wright in the 56th minute of the match. Jan Dixon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but George Kristiansson made a huge save. George Kristiansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Koby Wright in the 63rd minute of the match. When Koby Wright, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 63 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The George Kristiansson was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Canada made a substitution. Theo Burton replaced Rohan Watson. George Kristiansson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jan Dixon in the 69th minute. The supporters of Canada booed when Di Röe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zhu Bin Le didn't get a good kick on the ball. Canada's Prince Anderson was substituted for Carter George. Zhu Bin Le kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filip Edwards, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Richard Mccarthy managed to get in a good position for a shot. Canada's supporters rose to their feet, but Richard Mccarthy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. George Kristiansson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filip Edwards, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. George Kristiansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Mccarthy in the 78th minute of play. 79 minutes had been played when some careless play by Di Röe's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jan Dixon was slow to take the kick. During this time Canada's players had a chance to rest. In the 79th minute, one of Di Röe:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Di Röe. George Kristiansson had in the 82ndth minute some difficulties stopping Jan Dixon's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball Jan Dixon managed to, on his own, get straight through Di Röe's defense and in the 82nd minute placed the ball to the left of George Kristiansson. 1-1. George Kristiansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Theo Burton in the 86th minute of the match. When Filip Edwards came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the Canada fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Filip Edwards couldn't finish the play. Theo Burton who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 92ndth minute tested the skills of George Kristiansson when he managed to save the team from getting behind. George Kristiansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theo Burton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Canada players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.