U23 League

NTA
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Per Nørbjerg made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to NTA19 getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Brede Woll hit a great ball. In the 6th minute, John Magnusson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jan-Frode Aarseth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Per Nørbjerg in the 8th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Per Nørbjerg came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Per Nørbjerg in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jan-Frode Aarseth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Folmar Dandanell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rune Grøndalen in the 15th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Per Nørbjerg in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jan-Frode Aarseth prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 17 minutes into the game, Ferdinand Romholt cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jan-Frode Aarseth was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ferdinand Romholt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rune Tronstad made in the 28th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Hønning's Samson Erreboe. 28 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Ferdinand Romholt came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute of the match Hønning got a corner. NTA19's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Per Nørbjerg ran over to the corner to take the kick. Olof Leknes kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Jan-Kenneth Frøystad hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Jan-Frode Aarseth took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinand Romholt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Samson Erreboe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Hønning booed when NTA19 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olof Leknes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Samson Erreboe struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Jan-Frode Aarseth didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hønning. After the first half Hønning were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

1-4 became the score in the 53rd minute when Rune Tronstad elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Hønning's Folmar Dandanell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rune Grøndalen in the 56th minute of play. Teodor Tørnbak came free with the goalkeeper in the 58th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jan-Frode Aarseth could save by the left post. Jan-Frode Aarseth was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Per Nørbjerg showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-5 in the 59 minute of play. Ferdinand Romholt took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jan-Frode Aarseth. Jan-Frode Aarseth dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-6. Folmar Dandanell showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rune Tronstad, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by NTA19's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Per Nørbjerg was slow to take the kick. During this time Hønning's players had a chance to rest. The supporters of NTA19 booed when Hønning was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eberhardt Næsager didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute of the match Olof Leknes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Folmar Dandanell skillfully saved the ball. 75 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Eberhardt Næsager came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ferdinand Romholt during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Per Nørbjerg in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jan-Frode Aarseth, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 82 minutes into the game, Ferdinand Romholt lined in a short shot 1-7 behind a frustrated Jan-Frode Aarseth. Jan-Frode Aarseth was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Ferdinand Romholt capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ferdinand Romholt really showed his touch with that goal: 1-8. In the 87th minute, Ferdinand Romholt fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Jan-Frode Aarseth, passed just outside the right post. Samson Erreboe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Jan-Frode Aarseth made a huge save. If Eberhardt Næsager had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Hønning's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.