League

Le Borg
Spectators: 8392 (Terracing: 6296, Seating: 1930, VIP seats: 166) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ole-Johan Gjøen started the match with the kick off. When Svalstog BK's Tim Bergman, in the 3rd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Svalstog BK. Fredrik Engen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tim Bergman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Svalstog BK's goalkeeper Max Leira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Ole-Johan Gjøen kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Max Leira. That made the score 1-0 in the 13 minute of play. Max Leira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ole-Johan Gjøen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tim Bergman in the 24th minute of play forced Tönsberg Brùgge's goalkeeper Fredrik Engen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Oscar Helle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 28 minutes into the match, Tönsberg Brùgge's goal looked a bit too open when Tim Bergman came free, but Fredrik Engen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 35 minutes into the match, Svalstog BK's Tim Bergman sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fredrik Engen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 36 minutes into the match, Svalstog BK's Roger Hammervold sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fredrik Engen narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Martin Aunan's late challenge caught a Svalstog BK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Martin Aunan helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Tönsberg Brùgge getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Martin Aunan hit a great ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Tim Bergman made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Tim Bergman managed to get in a good position for a shot. Svalstog BK's supporters rose to their feet, but Tim Bergman was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fredrik Engen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 60 minutes into the game, Tim Bergman recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fredrik Engen. Tim Bergman showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Svalstog BK's Tim Bergman got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fredrik Engen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tim Bergman in the 68th minute of play. Tim Bergman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fredrik Engen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. 78 minutes in the game, Tim Bergman fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Fredrik Engen having to interfere. Martin Aunan was shown his second yellow card after 81 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 81st minute, Martin Aunan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Oscar Helle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Max Leira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tor-Magnus Stien in the 90th minute of the match. Fredrik Engen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tim Bergman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tönsberg Brùgge's Tor-Magnus Stien got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Svalstog BK were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.