U23 League

Kungahuset
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Lirarnas Lag's Christer Wästerberg 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. Birger Alströmer hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Harald Myr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christer Wästerberg in the 4th minute of play. Lirarnas Lag's Alf Enström proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Lirarnas Lag from getting a goal against them. Harald Myr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christer Wästerberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Harald Myr didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Christer Wästerberg went, in the 7th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 9th minute, Robert Nyman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 10 minutes into the game, Jean-Pascal Bellefeuille cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Harald Myr was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After having played for 14 minutes, Bernt Hellkvist managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kronan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernt Hellkvist was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Harald Myr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christer Wästerberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bernt Hellkvist got free with Alf Enström in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bernt Hellkvist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Harald Myr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christer Wästerberg in the 33rd minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Christer Wästerberg left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lirarnas Lag fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. In the 42nd minute, Christer Wästerberg sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Kronan's Harald Myr didn't even have to move. After 43 minutes, Robert Nyman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kronan and the Lirarnas Lag players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Kronan getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Robert Nyman hit a great ball. Harald Myr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jean-Pascal Bellefeuille, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

A collision led to Lirarnas Lag getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Elpidio Feliu hit a great ball. Alf Enström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Nyman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 57 minutes into the game, Lirarnas Lag's Jean-Pascal Bellefeuille nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Harald Myr made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. Kronan's Nils-Emil Österberg was substituted for Ola Nordin. In the 65th minute, Christer Wästerberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Bernt Hellkvist managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kronan's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernt Hellkvist was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alf Enström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Magnus Arenberg fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lirarnas Lag's protests and gave Magnus Arenberg a yellow card for diving instead. After 74 played minutes Lirarnas Lag got a freekick which was hit by Magnus Arenberg. 83 minutes into the game, Nils-Emil Österberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kronan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lirarnas Lag the free kick. In the 84th match minute, Kronan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nils-Emil Österberg to maneuver through the defense. Casper Tunander might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alf Enström. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Casper Tunander ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Kronan booed when Lirarnas Lag was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven-Åke Hjelm didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Lirarnas Lag had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.