Friendly League

Stamford Bridge
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when John Paul Pitts kicked off to start the match. Sidney Straker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Verner Sjöman, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Sven-Oskar Asplund didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 5th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Sidney Straker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michel Kellberg in the 9th minute of play. The supporters of Chelsea Football Club booed when Linderöd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michel Kellberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, John Paul Pitts managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chelsea Football Club's supporters rose to their feet, but John Paul Pitts was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sven-Oskar Asplund breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 18th minute, Erland Flink had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Garry Foster during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 21 played minutes Linderöd got a freekick which was hit by Bengt-Arne Sandström. Sidney Straker took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michel Kellberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Gez Reading fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chelsea Football Club's protests and gave Gez Reading a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th minute, Gez Reading hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th match minute, Linderöd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vincent Hamnberg to maneuver through the defense. Garry Foster blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sven-Oskar Asplund having to make a save. Michel Kellberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 41 minutes, Vincent Hamnberg made it 2-2 with a short kick to the right side. Chelsea Football Club's Sidney Straker tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

Spike Sheene kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Michel Kellberg got free with Sidney Straker in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sidney Straker made an important save on a dangerous shot by Michel Kellberg in the 66th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vincent Hamnberg in the 72nd minute of play forced Chelsea Football Club's goalkeeper Sidney Straker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Linderöd's Sven-Oskar Asplund played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Garry Foster in the 73rd minute of play. After 74 played minutes Linderöd got a freekick which was hit by Charles Lund. 80 minutes into the match, Linderöd's goal looked a bit too open when Brad Lomas came free, but Sven-Oskar Asplund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, John Paul Pitts managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chelsea Football Club's supporters rose to their feet, but John Paul Pitts was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sven-Oskar Asplund breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd minute, Garry Foster got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Chelsea Football Club booed when Linderöd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Algot Ekblom didn't get a good kick on the ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.