League

Vardaberg
Spectators: 7860 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1700, VIP seats: 160) Kovlands IF's Christian Sagmo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Eskil Hoel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jonathan Øren went, in the 5th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Andreas Aandal kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the game, Jonathan Øren cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Eskil Hoel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 16 minutes into the game, Christian Sagmo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Eskil Hoel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Eskil Hoel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christian Sagmo in the 23rd minute of play. Vardaberg BK's Eskil Hoel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christian Sagmo in the 24th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Kovlands IF's Martin Beck got a free kick in the 27th minute. In the 31st minute Christian Sagmo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eskil Hoel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st match minute, Kovlands IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Birger Kittilsen to maneuver through the defense. Victor Mahmood fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roald Skjelstad having to interfere. Eskil Hoel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steffen Roth, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Vardaberg BK's Victor Mahmood got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Markus Dahlstrøm took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 45th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Eskil Hoel. Vardaberg BK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When the match clock showed 48 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Christian Sagmo sped through Vardaberg BK's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Eskil Hoel. After the first half Kovlands IF were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Eskil Hoel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Christian Sagmo in the 57th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Steffen Roth in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eskil Hoel saved Vardaberg BK from getting behind. A collision led to Vardaberg BK getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Andreas Aandal hit a great ball. Christian Sagmo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 90thth minute, Eskil Hoel skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 95 minutes into the game, Andreas Aandal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vardaberg BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kovlands IF the free kick. In the 95th minute, Andreas Aandal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the final whistle sounded Kovlands IF left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Vardaberg BK.