U18 League

Neverland Ranch
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Folke Alebäck got the match started through his kick off. Folke Alebäck in the 4thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Folke Smed, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 5 in the game by Folke Alebäck from a close distance when the talented Folke Smed managed to make a qualified save. Oldham Athletic's players were relieved. After 6 minutes Oldham Athletic's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Folke Alebäck who took care of the corner kick. The corner led FC Kurdish Warriors's Folke Alebäck to fire away a dangerous shot which Folke Smed despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Folke Alebäck in the 12thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Folke Smed, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of FC Kurdish Warriors booed when Oldham Athletic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Beckström didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kjell Deckberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Folke Smed having to interfere. Karl-Erik Fransson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Folke Alebäck in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Folke Smed, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 27 played minutes Oldham Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Max Håning. When the match had gone on for 32 minutes, Kjell Deckberg took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Folke Smed to make any attempt to save it. With his leg Folke Smed managed to avoid a goal in the 40thth minute, when FC Kurdish Warriors's Folke Alebäck fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 42nd play minute Folke Alebäck came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Folke Smed. 2-0. After 47 played minutes Oldham Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Karl-Erik Fransson. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The wind increased when Karl-Erik Fransson made the kick off in the second half. Per-Erik Rydberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Georg Spetz made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Per-Erik Rydberg got free with Georg Spetz in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 63rd minute, Jens-Ola Pihlwall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 64 minutes, Karl-Erik Fransson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Oldham Athletic's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl-Erik Fransson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kjell Deckberg struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Folke Smed didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Kurdish Warriors. Folke Smed showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bertil Byström in the 73rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Kurdish Warriors's Anton Ahlström got a free kick in the 77th minute. When FC Kurdish Warriors's Folke Alebäck in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Oldham Athletic's goalie prevented a goal. 81 minutes into the game, Max Håning was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Oldham Athletic's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kurdish Warriors the free kick. In the 81st minute, Max Håning hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leif Vedholm during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th match minute, Oldham Athletic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leif Vedholm to maneuver through the defense. Folke Smed stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Folke Alebäck's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. The supporters of FC Kurdish Warriors booed when Oldham Athletic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Henrik Söderberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. The FC Kurdish Warriors fans' excitement grew in the 92nd match minute when FC Kurdish Warriors's Folke Alebäck 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 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. For all the effort they put into the match, the Oldham Athletic players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for FC Kurdish Warriors.