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Curtis United Arena
Spectators: 8410 (Terracing: 6308, Seating: 1934, VIP seats: 168) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tord Strandberg got the match started through his kick off. 7 minutes into the match, Vardaberg BK's goalkeeper Eskil Hoel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bent Sandaker. In the 7th match minute, Vardaberg BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marius Langhelle to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Vardaberg BK's zone, Bent Sandaker stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eskil Hoel came out of the goal and Bent Sandaker tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tore Oksnes during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 11th minute, Tore Oksnes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Curtis United booed when Vardaberg BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jørgen Naustdal didn't get a good kick on the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Curtis United's Ola Smeby broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. A hard shot 22 in the game by Bent Sandaker from a close distance when the talented Eskil Hoel managed to make a qualified save. Vardaberg BK's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Tord Strandberg managed to get in a good position for a shot. Curtis United's supporters rose to their feet, but Tord Strandberg was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eskil Hoel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Eskil Hoel made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Bent Sandaker sent off a good shot on target. Bent Sandaker's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eskil Hoel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Andreas Aandal hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. If Victor Mahmood had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 35 minutes, Jørgen Naustdal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vardaberg BK and the Curtis United players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 35th minute, Jørgen Naustdal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tord Strandberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eskil Hoel having to interfere. Bent Sandaker blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eskil Hoel having to make a save. In the 40th minute, Bent Sandaker left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Curtis United fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. 44 minutes into the match, Curtis United's Bent Sandaker sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Eskil Hoel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

If Bent Sandaker had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Bent Sandaker had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eskil Hoel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bent Sandaker's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Bent Sandaker fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eskil Hoel having to interfere. If Tord Strandberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 63rd minute, Jørgen Naustdal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eskil Hoel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tord Strandberg in the 67th minute of play. In the 70th minute of the match, Victor Mahmood got a very nice opportunity to score, but Per-Kristian Granlund was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 73 minutes into the match, Vardaberg BK's goal looked a bit too open when Bent Sandaker came free, but Eskil Hoel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Vardaberg BK's Jarle Lyngstad got a free kick in the 78th minute. Andreas Aandal hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Ola Smeby was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 81st played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Tord Strandberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eskil Hoel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tord Strandberg ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 83rd match minute, Vardaberg BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marius Langhelle to maneuver through the defense. Eskil Hoel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tord Strandberg's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tord Strandberg in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eskil Hoel prevented the ball from getting in the gole.