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CASTRA PRAETORIA
Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) Kränkta män FC's Holger Ekgren 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kjell Wester in the 6th minute of play forced Kränkta män FC's goalkeeper Isac Bergqvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Holger Ekgren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Kjell Wester kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Isac Bergqvist. That made the score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. Zebastian Arenstedt kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Richard Wickander was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 18th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Felix Vennerdal 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. 23 minutes into the game, Olov Damm was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Praetorians FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kränkta män FC the free kick. A collision led to Praetorians FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Olov Damm hit a great ball. Isac Bergqvist made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Kevin Heggert sent off a good shot on target. When Praetorians FC's Kjell Wester in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kränkta män FC's goalie prevented a goal. Isac Bergqvist was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Kjell Wester showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 34 minute of play. Kjell Wester fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isac Bergqvist having to interfere. Felix Vennerdal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Isac Bergqvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kjell Wester was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Praetorians FC's Kjell Wester nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Isac Bergqvist made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Praetorians FC's Gert Axelsson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Praetorians FC from getting a goal against them. Gert Axelsson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kristian Kalfhage in the 61st minute. After 64 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Praetorians FC! Praetorians FC:s Gert Axelsson showed great skill when he stopped Richard Wickander:s penalty. Holger Ekgren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Gert Axelsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 75 minutes, Holger Ekgren took a quick shot and it went in 3-2 without a chance for Gert Axelsson to make any attempt to save it. Isac Bergqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Vennerdal, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Kränkta män FC's Isac Bergqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kjell Wester in the 94th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Kränkta män FC's Georg Wennerquist got a free kick in the 95th minute. The Praetorians FC fans' excitement grew in the 96th match minute when Praetorians FC's Felix Vennerdal 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 4-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Praetorians FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Kränkta män FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.