U18 League

Gudby
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Wiktor Karlstedt made the kick off and thus started the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wiktor Karlstedt in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Daniel Allbom saved Kronan from getting behind. Billy Hydén showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilbert Löfgren, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Boris Söderberg kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. A collision led to Karlsborg getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Boris Söderberg hit a great ball. 23 minutes into the game, Tor Brolin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Karlsborg's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kronan the free kick. In the 23rd match minute, Karlsborg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tor Brolin to maneuver through the defense. 25 minutes into the match, Karlsborg's goal looked a bit too open when Edmund Fredriksson came free, but Billy Hydén reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 27 minutes, Villiam Wallman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Karlsborg and the Kronan players grew even worse after the yellow card. Villiam Wallman hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Edmund Fredriksson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 33 minutes, Tor Brolin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Karlsborg's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tor Brolin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 40 minutes, Gilbert Löfgren mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kronan and the Karlsborg players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Kronan getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Gilbert Löfgren hit a great ball. Karlsborg's Billy Hydén played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmund Fredriksson in the 42nd minute of play. Billy Hydén stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gilbert Löfgren's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Karlsborg's zone, Mats Tidéksson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Billy Hydén came out of the goal and Mats Tidéksson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Edmund Fredriksson was the one to do the kick off. Billy Hydén showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmund Fredriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. A hard shot by Magne Danielsson from long distance, 54 minutes into the match, got Billy Hydén's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. During the 58th minute of the match Gilbert Löfgren completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gilbert Löfgren a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Gilbert Löfgren hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 66th match minute, Karlsborg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michael Pihlwall to maneuver through the defense. Leonardo Skarkman hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Billy Hydén acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 68th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Edmund Fredriksson. Billy Hydén showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robin Rudberg in the 72nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mats Tidéksson in the 73rd minute of play forced Karlsborg's goalkeeper Billy Hydén to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Kjell Eklund managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kronan's supporters rose to their feet, but Kjell Eklund was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Billy Hydén breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mats Tidéksson in the 78th minute of play forced Karlsborg's goalkeeper Billy Hydén to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mats Tidéksson hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Billy Hydén showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmund Fredriksson in the 85th minute of the match. Karlsborg's Billy Hydén played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmund Fredriksson in the 88th minute of play. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.