U18 League

COLOSSEUM
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when John Björkkvist took the kick off in the first half of the match. Kjell-Arne Hultman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isac Bergström in the 4th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brian Ingvall in the 5th minute of play forced MAFFIAN's goalkeeper Kjell-Arne Hultman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mark Widberg kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Jonatan Högström kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Kjell-Arne Hultman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isac Bergström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Max Håning could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Per Spetz made a huge save. A collision led to MAFFIAN getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Arnold Schwarzenegger hit a great ball. In the 22nd minute, Peter Abelsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of MAFFIAN booed when Henley Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isac Bergström didn't get a good kick on the ball. Per Spetz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arnold Schwarzenegger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the game, Arnold Schwarzenegger cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Per Spetz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Henley Utd were furious when Marc-Joel van Bronckhorst was red carded, 34 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Arnold Schwarzenegger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Per Spetz having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jean-Claude Van Damme to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Isac Bergström fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 57th minute of play forced Henley Utd's goalkeeper Per Spetz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 60th match minute, Henley Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jörn Josefsson to maneuver through the defense. 64 minutes into the match, Henley Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Jean-Claude Van Damme came free, but Per Spetz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Max Håning in the 68th minute of play forced Henley Utd's goalkeeper Per Spetz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 69thth minute of the game Jörn Josefsson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MAFFIAN's Kjell-Arne Hultman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Per Spetz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sylvester Stallone, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the game, Brian Ingvall was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Henley Utd's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MAFFIAN the free kick. Brian Ingvall kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. MAFFIAN's Jim Nilsson was substituted for Peter Abelsson. In the 76th minute, Brian Ingvall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. William Högman kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. After 82 played minutes Henley Utd got a freekick which was hit by Isac Bergström. In the 83rd minute of the match Mark Widberg shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Per Spetz showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When MAFFIAN's Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Henley Utd's goalie prevented a goal. 87 minutes into the game, MAFFIAN's Arnold Schwarzenegger nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Per Spetz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. 93 minutes into the match, Henley Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Arnold Schwarzenegger came free, but Per Spetz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee ended the match the MAFFIAN players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.