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Match Report
Troja
Spectators: 7695 (Terracing: 5775,
Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Knodi Kouidri made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Knodi Kouidri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Karl-Michael Granberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Knodi Kouidri's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. In the 7th minute, Knodi Kouidri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Simon Grubb struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Evert Petersson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Troja. After 10 minutes, Knodi Kouidri made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Troja's Karl-Michael Granberg tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 16th minute Knodi Kouidri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karl-Michael Granberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 24 minutes into the game, Beto Vidal cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Karl-Michael Granberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Frode Hammersland hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Karl-Michael Granberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Knodi Kouidri in the 33rd minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 35 minutes, Knodi Kouidri put it in 1-3 from a short distance just to the right of Karl-Michael Granberg. After 39 played minutes Copa United got a freekick which was hit by Frode Hammersland. Troja's Daniele Piccoli got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Copa United fans' excitement grew in the 43rd match minute when Copa United's Knodi Kouidri looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Beto Vidal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Disappointed in the 1-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniele Piccoli was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st match minute, Copa United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Konrad Niedzwiecki to maneuver through the defense. Karl-Michael Granberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Knodi Kouidri in the 53rd minute of the match. With his leg Karl-Michael Granberg managed to avoid a goal in the 55thth minute, when Copa United's Knodi Kouidri fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beto Vidal in the 60th minute of play forced Troja's goalkeeper Karl-Michael Granberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 61 minutes into the game, Izydor Wieloch was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Troja's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Copa United the free kick. In the 61st match minute, Troja was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Izydor Wieloch to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Knodi Kouidri in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karl-Michael Granberg saved Troja from getting behind. Evert Petersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniele Piccoli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Knodi Kouidri who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Karl-Michael Granberg when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Copa United's Knodi Kouidri in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Troja's goalie prevented a goal. Anthon Forsberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Evert Petersson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Simon Grubb in the 75th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Knodi Kouidri in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karl-Michael Granberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Copa United fans' excitement grew in the 78th match minute when Copa United's Knodi Kouidri looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Karl-Michael Granberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Knodi Kouidri in the 83rd minute. A collision led to Copa United getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Konrad Niedzwiecki hit a great ball. Evert Petersson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniele Piccoli in the 90th minute of play. In the 91st minute, Knodi Kouidri made a precise shot to the right of Karl-Michael Granberg. Troja's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-6. When Beto Vidal fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Copa United's protests and gave Beto Vidal a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Copa United's Beto Vidal got a free kick in the 94th minute. The Copa United supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Copa United would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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