U18 League

Råsunda 1891
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joacim Bäcklin made the kick off which started today's match. The Melchester Rovers fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when Melchester Rovers's Joacim Bäcklin 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Tunge Titans's Kenny Forsberg proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save Tunge Titans from getting a goal against them. 17 minutes into the game, Tunge Titans's Torbjörn Åhlberg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Josef Hafström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Melchester Rovers's Bernt Holmberg got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernt Holmberg in the 27th minute of play forced Tunge Titans's goalkeeper Kenny Forsberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 minutes, Hampus Strömberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tunge Titans and the Melchester Rovers players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Tunge Titans's Hampus Strömberg got a free kick in the 30th minute. Josef Hafström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Timmy Nyman in the 33rd minute of the match. Hampus Strömberg took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 35th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Josef Hafström. Melchester Rovers's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Torbjörn Åhlberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

52 minutes into the game, Timmy Nyman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tunge Titans's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Melchester Rovers the free kick. Timmy Nyman hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Melchester Rovers's Walter Nyman got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Hampus Strömberg got his second yellow card in the match during the 59th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, Tunge Titans's Hampus Strömberg got a free kick in the 59th minute. Bernt Holmberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Melchester Rovers's Björn Norberg got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 75 minutes into the match, Tunge Titans's goal looked a bit too open when Joacim Bäcklin came free, but Kenny Forsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 76th match minute, Tunge Titans was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erik Skog to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute, Karl-Ove Lindqvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 89 played minutes Tunge Titans got a freekick which was hit by Torbjörn Åhlberg. Timmy Nyman hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. The supporters of Melchester Rovers booed when Tunge Titans was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl-Oskar Widberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Tunge Titans's zone, Bernt Holmberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kenny Forsberg came out of the goal and Bernt Holmberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tunge Titans succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Melchester Rovers had controlled the match.