Official Cup

Björkö Stadion
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mario Salerno kicked off to start the match. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rutger Jelm in the 4th minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rutger Jelm came free, but Mike Axisa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 9 minutes Björkö BK's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Brian Blanco who took care of the corner kick. Brian Blanco made a great header on Swatar United FC's corner, it was just that Björkö BK's Mariusz Zdeb managed to reach the ball for a save. 15 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Elias Strömqvist. In the 16th match minute, Swatar United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Owen Grech Cumbo to maneuver through the defense. If Mario Salerno had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mariusz Zdeb stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Salerno's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. 25 minutes had been played when some careless play by Björkö BK's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Brian Blanco was slow to take the kick. During this time Swatar United FC's players had a chance to rest. Brian Blanco made a great header on Swatar United FC's corner, it was just that Björkö BK's Mariusz Zdeb managed to reach the ball for a save. Björkö BK's Mariusz Zdeb played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Salerno in the 27th minute of play. Björkö BK's Anders Lundin was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mike Axisa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 38 played minutes Swatar United FC got a freekick which was hit by Ediberto Sampaio. Elias Strömqvist's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Mike Axisa firmly grabbed it by the left post. Mike Axisa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rutger Jelm in the 44th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Timmy Friberger made the kick off in the second half. Timmy Friberger took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mike Axisa. Mike Axisa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timmy Friberger in the 55th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's Mario Salerno sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mariusz Zdeb narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee felt a red card was in order, 59 minutes into the game, when André Strömberg put in a rough tackle. In the 59th minute, one of Björkö BK:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Björkö BK. In the 63rd minute, Ediberto Sampaio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anders Lundin in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mike Axisa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Björkö BK's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Anders Lundin in the 72nd minute. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Swatar United FC's goalie and right to Bengt-Åke Fridlund. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Swatar United FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Mario Salerno in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mariusz Zdeb, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Swatar United FC were awarded a corner in the 78th minute after Björkö BK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Brian Blanco took the corner. After taking down the ball on Swatar United FC's corner Brian Blanco fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Mariusz Zdeb quite easily take care of the ball. Owen Grech Cumbo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Mariusz Zdeb tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mario Salerno could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Mariusz Zdeb made a huge save. Oskar Viberg hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. 93 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Timmy Friberger came free, but Mike Axisa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 94 played minutes Swatar United FC got a freekick which was hit by Chiratorn Wongsanam. Björkö BK's Anders Lundin quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Chiratorn Wongsanam, made in the 96th minute of the game. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rutger Jelm, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the Swatar United FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Björkö BK.