U21 League

Anfield
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Nils Liedholm IF's Jörgen Bjurström 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. Jan-Åke Ström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jörgen Bjurström in the 3rd minute of play. In the 8th minute, Harry Wennerquist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ove Hake took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nils Uggstedt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nils Liedholm IF's Ove Hake played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nils Uggstedt in the 12th minute of play. Mats Böcklund's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ove Hake read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Jörgen Bjurström recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mats Böcklund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Ove Hake tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ove Hake stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sven Soned's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. When Mats Böcklund came up free with the goalie in the 45th minute, the Beetlejuice fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mats Böcklund couldn't finish the play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Sven Soned made the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Beetlejuice's goalkeeper Jan-Åke Ström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kalle Norström. Sven Soned struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Ove Hake didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Beetlejuice. 62 minutes into the match, Beetlejuice's Nils Uggstedt sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ove Hake narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Linus Kielstedt took the ball and in the 67 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ove Hake. Ove Hake dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. When Nils Liedholm IF's Jörgen Bjurström in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Beetlejuice's goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Kalle Norström kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jan-Åke Ström. That made the score 1-1 in the 73 minute of play. Mats Böcklund sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 78th match minute, Beetlejuice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nils Uggstedt to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Beetlejuice's zone, Birger Kleen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jan-Åke Ström came out of the goal and Birger Kleen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nils Uggstedt took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ove Hake. Ove Hake dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. In the 87th minute Birger Kleen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jan-Åke Ström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jörgen Bjurström in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jan-Åke Ström saved Beetlejuice from getting behind. Ove Hake showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven Soned, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. Beetlejuice's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.