Federation Clash Challenge

Arena Rei Pelé
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Niilo Mikkola got the match started through his kick off. Anton Utfal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leif Törnqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Anton Utfal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Niilo Mikkola's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. SeleSantos FC's Niilo Mikkola was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Anton Utfal in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 8th play minute Niilo Mikkola came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Anton Utfal. 1-0. Pedrão Godoi kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. With his leg Anton Utfal managed to avoid a goal in the 13thth minute, when SeleSantos FC's Niilo Mikkola fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Dinei Pinheiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Greger Pilblad, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Dinei Pinheiro didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emanuel Larsson went, in the 21st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. 24 minutes into the match, FC Ahlin's goal looked a bit too open when Leif Törnqvist came free, but Anton Utfal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leif Törnqvist scored 2-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Anton Utfal, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Niilo Mikkola in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Anton Utfal, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Dinei Pinheiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Larsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 32nd minute FC Ahlin were awarded a corner. Bengt Grelsson went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led FC Ahlin's Bengt Grelsson to fire away a dangerous shot which Dinei Pinheiro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niilo Mikkola in the 33rd minute of play forced FC Ahlin's goalkeeper Anton Utfal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, FC Ahlin's Anton Utfal got control of the ball when Jacobo Casado tried to sneak it across the goal line. Niilo Mikkola in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Anton Utfal, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Emanuel Larsson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dinei Pinheiro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 41 minutes, Niilo Mikkola put it in 3-1 from a short distance just to the right of Anton Utfal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emanuel Larsson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Ernani Torres hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 58th minute Leif Törnqvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Utfal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 66 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Ahlin's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Niilo Mikkola was slow to take the kick. During this time SeleSantos FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led SeleSantos FC's Niilo Mikkola to fire away a dangerous shot which Anton Utfal despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 68 minutes of play, SeleSantos FC's Jacobo Casado made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Anton Utfal was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of FC Ahlin booed when SeleSantos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Montenegro didn't get a good kick on the ball. When SeleSantos FC's Niilo Mikkola in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ahlin's goalie prevented a goal. In the 78th minute Leif Törnqvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Utfal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emanuel Larsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Dinei Pinheiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 84 minutes into the match, FC Ahlin's goal looked a bit too open when Jacobo Casado came free, but Anton Utfal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Niilo Mikkola in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anton Utfal saved FC Ahlin from getting behind. João Pedro Ortiz's late challenge caught a FC Ahlin's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. João Pedro Ortiz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to SeleSantos FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. João Pedro Ortiz hit a great ball. Anton Utfal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leif Törnqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. SeleSantos FC were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after FC Ahlin's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Niilo Mikkola took the corner. SeleSantos FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FC Ahlin for a fine match.