U21 League

Kalpakikkailijat
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) With his leg Fergus Fairbairn managed to avoid a goal in the 4thth minute, when Karhulan Veikot's Aadolf Martikainen fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Aadolf Martikainen who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 4thth minute tested the skills of Fergus Fairbairn when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Harold Fraser fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rangers FC's protests and gave Harold Fraser a yellow card for diving instead. After 8 played minutes Rangers FC got a freekick which was hit by Harold Fraser. When the match clock showed 11 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Logan McCubbin sped through Karhulan Veikot's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Reijo Ilola. Karhulan Veikot's Henrik Markkanen managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Shane Lansdale in the 14 minute of the game. Fergus Fairbairn made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Aadolf Martikainen sent off a good shot on target. Danny Gilespie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Raymond Johnston's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Reijo Ilola was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. When Karhulan Veikot's Aadolf Martikainen in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rangers FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 33rd match minute, Rangers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Darius Bontine to maneuver through the defense. Reijo Ilola stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raymond Johnston's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. In the 39thth minute of the game Raymond Johnston who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Karhulan Veikot's Reijo Ilola was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Raymond Johnston was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Raymond Johnston managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rangers FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Raymond Johnston was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Reijo Ilola breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Reijo Ilola made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Tyler McCraw sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Karhulan Veikot booed when Rangers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bradley Carr didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th match minute, Karhulan Veikot was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arttu Piiroinen to maneuver through the defense. 78 minutes into the game, Raymond Johnston recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Reijo Ilola. Raymond Johnston showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Patrick Sporran kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 87th match minute, Rangers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patrick Sporran to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raymond Johnston got free with Reijo Ilola in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The Rangers FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.