U21 League

Yankee Stadium
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Tord Kämpe started the match with the kick off. 5 minutes into the match, Zlatan sucks's goal looked a bit too open when Tord Kämpe came free, but Evert Linberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 11 minutes into the game, Lillhärdal BF's Tord Kämpe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Evert Linberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 15th minute, Ingmar Hedling hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 17th minute Tord Kämpe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evert Linberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Lillhärdal BF's goalkeeper Chen Hong Jun had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fritz Berghmans. Romulo Iraunkor kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fritz Berghmans in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chen Hong Jun saved Lillhärdal BF from getting behind. In the 22nd minute Tord Kämpe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evert Linberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ziggy Zaga kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 28th minute Fritz Berghmans shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chen Hong Jun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, Henric Ribas recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Chen Hong Jun. Henric Ribas showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. After a defensive mix-up in Lillhärdal BF's zone, Ziggy Zaga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Chen Hong Jun came out of the goal and Ziggy Zaga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zlatan sucks were awarded a corner in the 38th minute after Lillhärdal BF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alessandro Nesta took the corner. The corner led to Zlatan sucks's Henric Ribas getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. If Fritz Berghmans had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fritz Berghmans got free with Chen Hong Jun in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Fritz Berghmans fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zlatan sucks's protests and gave Fritz Berghmans a yellow card for diving instead. In the 45th minute, Fritz Berghmans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lucas Quirze sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Henric Ribas made a kick off. Chen Hong Jun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fritz Berghmans in the 57th minute of the match. When Zlatan sucks's Henric Ribas in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lillhärdal BF's goalie prevented a goal. João Vítor Fonseca hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. In the 80thth minute of the game Fritz Berghmans who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lillhärdal BF's Chen Hong Jun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 83 minutes into the match, Lillhärdal BF's goal looked a bit too open when Fritz Berghmans came free, but Chen Hong Jun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zlatan sucks's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Alessandro Nesta in the 85th minute. The corner led Zlatan sucks's Alessandro Nesta to fire away a dangerous shot which Chen Hong Jun despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 87 minutes into the match, Zlatan sucks's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Quirze came free, but Evert Linberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chen Hong Jun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roy Pihl in the 90th minute of the match. The supporters of Zlatan sucks booed when Lillhärdal BF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tord Kämpe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zlatan sucks were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Lillhärdal BF for a fine match.