U18 League

Lillpite Stadion
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Stjärnblomster's Allan Thidén started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A collision led to Stjärnblomster getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Tage Gustavsson hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anthon Soned in the 9th minute of play forced Stjärnblomster's goalkeeper Mark Asplund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute, Karl-Michael Larsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Scott Stopar got control of the ball when Allan Thidén tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ingvar Isaksson 15 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. In the 19th minute, Allan Thidén ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Scott Stopar was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. 22 minutes into the game, Ingvar Isaksson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Scott Stopar. Ingvar Isaksson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. In the 24th minute, Tomas Eklund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Stjärnblomster's Ingvar Isaksson in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalie prevented a goal. Scott Stopar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ingvar Isaksson's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. After 32 played minutes Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK got a freekick which was hit by Tomas Eklund. When Gottfrid Lindström fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's protests and gave Gottfrid Lindström a yellow card for diving instead. A hard shot 36 in the game by Allan Thidén from a close distance when the talented Scott Stopar managed to make a qualified save. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ingvar Isaksson in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Scott Stopar saved Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK from getting behind. Nils Vennersten charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nils Vennersten the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nils Vennersten hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Allan Thidén got free with Scott Stopar in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mark Asplund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nils Vennersten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mark Asplund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nils Vennersten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 3-0.

58 minutes into the match, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goal looked a bit too open when Allan Thidén came free, but Scott Stopar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 60th minute, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Gottfrid Lindström ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mark Asplund. Mark Asplund yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. The supporters of Stjärnblomster booed when Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Eklund didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 67 played minutes Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK got a freekick which was hit by Sven-Åke Melander. After 72 played minutes Stjärnblomster got a freekick which was hit by Sven-Olof Hansson. Nils Vennersten could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Mark Asplund made a huge save. The supporters of Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK booed when Stjärnblomster was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eddie Jakobsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stjärnblomster's Mark Asplund played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gottfrid Lindström in the 78th minute of play. Mark Asplund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gottfrid Lindström in the 80th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the match, Stjärnblomster's goal looked a bit too open when Nils Vennersten came free, but Mark Asplund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 86th minute Ingvar Isaksson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Scott Stopar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 87th minute, Karl-Michael Larsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 89thth minute of the game Ingvar Isaksson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Scott Stopar was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 91 minutes into the game, Ingvar Isaksson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Scott Stopar was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Stjärnblomster had won after a very even match.