U18 League

Totenkopf stadium
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dan Wassenius kicked off to start the match. Stefan Asmundsson kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Sebastian Eriksson charged in rather forcefully in the 7th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sebastian Eriksson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Oakcroft Thrashers getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Sebastian Eriksson hit a great ball. After 12 played minutes Oakcroft Thrashers got a freekick which was hit by Per-Arne Vassenius. Rickard Wennerström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Lundqvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The nice shot from Gabriel Klintæus in the 13thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Rickard Wennerström had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. After a rather tough play, Oakcroft Thrashers's Stefan Asmundsson got a free kick in the 14th minute. Sebastian Eriksson struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Lukas Matsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Oakcroft Thrashers. Rickard Wennerström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gabriel Klintæus's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. In the 20th minute FC NORDLAND were awarded a corner. Bengt Falkrans went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led FC NORDLAND's Bengt Falkrans to fire away a dangerous shot which Rickard Wennerström despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 21 minutes into the match, Oakcroft Thrashers's goal looked a bit too open when David Lundqvist came free, but Rickard Wennerström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Oakcroft Thrashers's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bengt Falkrans was slow to take the kick. During this time FC NORDLAND's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Bengt Falkrans almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Oakcroft Thrashers's Rickard Wennerström did a great save. Rickard Wennerström made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Gabriel Klintæus sent off a good shot on target. In the 30th match minute, FC NORDLAND was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bengt-Rune Västlund to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, FC NORDLAND's Rickard Wennerström threw himself towards the right post 34 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from David Lundqvist, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Lukas Matsson came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by Oakcroft Thrashers's Dan Wassenius. But to his dismay, Dan Wassenius quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 40th match minute, Oakcroft Thrashers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexander Carlsson to maneuver through the defense. Rickard Wennerström was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Bengt Falkrans. After the first half Oakcroft Thrashers were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Kjell Vollander fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rickard Wennerström having to interfere. 53 minutes into the match, Oakcroft Thrashers's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Klintæus came free, but Rickard Wennerström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 53 played minutes Oakcroft Thrashers got a freekick which was hit by Andreas Haglund. Rickard Wennerström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Håkan Wiklund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dan Wassenius hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. After 59 played minutes, FC NORDLAND's Joakim Fransson shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Rickard Wennerström came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FC NORDLAND reached it. When Sten Jönsson fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Oakcroft Thrashers's protests and gave Sten Jönsson a yellow card for diving instead. 65 minutes into the match, FC NORDLAND's goal looked a bit too open when Per-Arne Vassenius came free, but Lukas Matsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67thth minute of the game Per-Arne Vassenius who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC NORDLAND's Lukas Matsson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Oakcroft Thrashers's Andreas Haglund got a free kick in the 68th minute. Per-Arne Vassenius kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Kjell Vollander managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC NORDLAND's supporters rose to their feet, but Kjell Vollander was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rickard Wennerström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 75 played minutes FC NORDLAND got a freekick which was hit by Håkan Wiklund. Dan Wasseniuss short, quick shot in the 80thth minute got Lukas Matsson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Sebastian Eriksson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rickard Wennerström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kjell Vollander in the 83rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Oakcroft Thrashers's Alexander Carlsson got a free kick in the 86th minute. In the 87th minute of the match Bengt Falkrans shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rickard Wennerström showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Oakcroft Thrashers's Sten Jönsson got a free kick in the 93rd minute. In the 94th minute of the match Bengt Falkrans shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rickard Wennerström showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Oakcroft Thrashers had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.