U18 League

Savannah of Africa
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Roger Klemensson made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute, Elliott Bennet made a precise shot to the right of Bengt Ånger. Cheetah Team's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After a rather tough play, Samurai's Per-Åke Eriksson got a free kick in the 15th minute. Fredrik Bennet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tord Jakobsson in the 16th minute of play. Samurai's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Patrick Möllgren 26 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-1. Elliott Bennet hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Samurai's Fredrik Bennet got control of the ball when Patrik Holm tried to sneak it across the goal line. 34 minutes into the game, Samurai's Elliott Bennet nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bengt Ånger made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Samurai were furious when Jan-Åke Johansson was red carded, 40 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 39th minute of the game. One of Samurai:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Cheetah Team:s goal. Fredrik Bennet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patrick Möllgren in the 45th minute of play. In the 46th match minute, Samurai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Klemensson to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tord Jakobsson to make the kick off. When Samurai's Elliott Bennet in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cheetah Team's goalie prevented a goal. 55 minutes into the match, Samurai's goal looked a bit too open when Tord Jakobsson came free, but Fredrik Bennet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrick Möllgren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elliott Bennet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bengt Ånger made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Elliott Bennet sent off a good shot on target. Bengt Ånger didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Per-Oskar Andberg went, in the 75th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-3 was the resulting score. Elliott Bennet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Cheetah Team booed when Samurai was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roger Kalfhage didn't get a good kick on the ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.