U18 League

Kurdiska Berget
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tommy Aleberg made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nils Zachrisson to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henric Martinsson in the 10th minute of play forced ZigZag Athletic's goalkeeper Algot Påk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. ZigZag Athletic's Algot Påk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save ZigZag Athletic from getting a goal against them. ZigZag Athletic's Algot Påk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kia Motor in the 16th minute of play. The supporters of ZigZag Athletic booed when FC Kurdistan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jens Clementsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Kurdistan's Jens Clementsson got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Miroslav Klose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mikael Granström having to interfere. 33 minutes into the game, Jens Clementsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Kurdistan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ZigZag Athletic the free kick. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Jens Clementsson hit a great ball. In the 34th minute, Stefan Gustavsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 36 played minutes ZigZag Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Sivert Hellsing. Algot Påk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Allan Isaksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. In the 37th minute, Kia Motor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Henric Martinsson in the 41stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Algot Påk, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, FC Kurdistan's Jonas Högberg got a free kick in the 42nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Kurdistan's zone, Karl-Magnus Dalman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mikael Granström came out of the goal and Karl-Magnus Dalman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. ZigZag Athletic's Algot Påk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kia Motor in the 44th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Henric Martinsson made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henric Martinsson in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Algot Påk prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Jonas Högberg fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Kurdistan's protests and gave Jonas Högberg a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Jonas Högberg hit a great ball. Tommy Aleberg struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Mikael Granström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ZigZag Athletic. Miroslav Klose sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Kurdistan's Karl Eliasson was substituted for Nicklas Dalkvist. After having played for 66 minutes, Kia Motor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Kurdistan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kia Motor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 73rd minute Kia Motor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Algot Påk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jonas Högberg kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. FC Kurdistan's Sven Berg was substituted for Bengt-Rune Kullander. After a rather tough play, FC Kurdistan's Jonas Högberg got a free kick in the 77th minute. Tommy Aleberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, FC Kurdistan's Jens-Åke Carlsson got a free kick in the 80th minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Kurdistan's zone, Tommy Aleberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mikael Granström came out of the goal and Tommy Aleberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tommy Aleberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Henric Martinsson kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Mikael Granström was out of position in the 90 minute of play, and Tommy Aleberg capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Tommy Aleberg really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. After 93 played minutes FC Kurdistan got a freekick which was hit by Jens-Åke Carlsson. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.