Bozkurt Arena
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890,
Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) Pepsi FC's Sture Stensson 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. Björn Lindell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Qi Sha Zhen in the 4th minute of the match. Jim Asmundsson hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. 7 minutes into the match, Bozkurt's goal looked a bit too open when Sture Stensson came free, but Björn Lindell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 8 minutes into the game, Cristoforo Zaccardi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Christer Forsberg. Cristoforo Zaccardi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Christer Forsberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jim Asmundsson in the 15th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Pepsi FC's Jim Brenner sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Björn Lindell narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Björn Lindell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sakarias Koch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jim Asmundsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 24 minutes into the match, Bozkurt's goal looked a bit too open when Hu Sheng Nan came free, but Björn Lindell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th match minute, Bozkurt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albert Larsson to maneuver through the defense. In the 32nd minute, Albert Larsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Christer Forsberg was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Jim Asmundsson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Christer Forsberg having to make a save. Jim Asmundsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Björn Lindell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sture Stensson in the 40th minute of the match. In the 41st minute Pepsi FC were awarded a corner. Allan Hedman went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 43rd match minute, Bozkurt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Fribäck to maneuver through the defense. After 44 played minutes, Pepsi FC's Allan Hedman shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Björn Lindell came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Pepsi FC reached it. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jim Asmundsson to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 50th minute Andréas Stigsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Björn Lindell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 52 minutes into the match, Pepsi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jim Asmundsson came free, but Christer Forsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 64 minutes, Sakarias Koch made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Bozkurt's Björn Lindell tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. If Albert Larsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anacleto Cutberto in the 70th minute of play forced Bozkurt's goalkeeper Björn Lindell to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Qi Sha Zhen in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Björn Lindell prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Qi Sha Zhen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Björn Lindell made a huge save. Anacleto Cutberto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Björn Lindell tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Björn Lindell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sakarias Koch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Björn Lindell made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hu Sheng Nan in the 78th minute. When Pepsi FC's Hu Sheng Nan in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bozkurt's goalie prevented a goal. In the 80th minute Albert Larsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christer Forsberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christer Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albert Larsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hu Sheng Nan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 92ndth minute of the game Anacleto Cutberto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bozkurt's Björn Lindell was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Bozkurt's Björn Lindell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anacleto Cutberto in the 94th minute of play. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.
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