League

Highburry Classic
Spectators: 8229 (Terracing: 6354, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rasmus Osen took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rasmus Osen scored 1-0 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Martin Kjelstad, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 9 minutes into the game, Arsenal's Linus Gustavson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Martin Kjelstad made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After having played for 12 minutes, Rasmus Osen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arsenal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rasmus Osen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Martin Kjelstad made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Rasmus Osen sent off a good shot on target. After 16 played minutes Club Real Cochabamba got a freekick which was hit by Morten Tømmervik. Johannes Thorsrud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martin Kjelstad made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Linus Gustavson sent off a good shot on target. Martin Kjelstad showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Runar Solstad in the 26th minute of the match. Club Real Cochabamba's defense didn't have a chance, in the 29th minute, when Runar Solstad scored to the left of an out of position Martin Kjelstad, making the score, 3-0. Martin Kjelstad took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Linus Gustavson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Severin Storås hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. In the last second Martin Kjelstad throw himself and got hold of the ball when Linus Gustavson in the 40thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Torgeir Friberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Martin Kjelstad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Linus Gustavson in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Kjelstad saved Club Real Cochabamba from getting behind. Martin Kjelstad was a little too slow when Linus Gustavson got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 44th minute. The score was now 4-0. 47 minutes into the match, Club Real Cochabamba's goalkeeper Martin Kjelstad had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rasmus Osen. 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 4-0.

Club Real Cochabamba's Trygve Brenden was substituted for Dag Gundersen. The wind increased when Morten Tømmervik made the kick off in the second half. Martin Kjelstad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Runar Solstad in the 53rd minute of play. Martin Kjelstad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Linus Gustavson in the 57th minute of play. Martin Kjelstad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Linus Gustavson in the 59th minute of play. In the 60th minute, Runar Solstad left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Arsenal fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-0. Arsenal's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Inge Haaland in the 66th minute. The corner ended in Inge Haaland almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club Real Cochabamba's Martin Kjelstad did a great save. In the 71st minute Club Real Cochabamba were awarded a corner. Niki Surbakti went to the cornerflag to take it. Martin Kjelstad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Linus Gustavson, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Club Real Cochabamba's Martin Kjelstad played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henrik Molnes in the 81st minute of play. Johannes Thorsrud kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. The supporters of Club Real Cochabamba booed when Arsenal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johannes Thorsrud didn't get a good kick on the ball. 88 minutes into the match, Club Real Cochabamba's goal looked a bit too open when Linus Gustavson came free, but Martin Kjelstad reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Martin Kjelstad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rasmus Osen, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. If Runar Solstad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. There was no doubt that Arsenal were the better team. Arsenal's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.