U23 League

Victoria Park
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) In the 3rd minute Simon Ahlgren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Munter saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Per Bollström charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Per Bollström the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Per Bollström hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Johan Hultin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Greger Åberg in the 10th minute of play. When Rönnöfors FF's Simon Ahlgren in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hartlepool's goalie prevented a goal. In the 16th minute Rönnöfors FF were awarded a corner. Joakim Fernkvist went to the cornerflag to take it. Anders Holm was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 19 minutes into the game, Maximilian Mager cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Johan Hultin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 22nd minute, Åke Dalman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 23 minutes, Fred Dalgren mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hartlepool and the Rönnöfors FF players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Hartlepool getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Fred Dalgren hit a great ball. Johan Hultin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabian Fager in the 27th minute of play. Hartlepool's Martin Munter played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anders Holm in the 34th minute of play. After 36 played minutes Hartlepool got a freekick which was hit by Vilhelm Västerstrand. In the 38th minute of the match Louie Sheppard sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Martin Munter skillfully saved the ball. Hartlepool's Martin Munter played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joakim Fernkvist in the 40th minute of play. 42 minutes into the game, Krister Flinck cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Martin Munter was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Krister Flinck was the one to do the kick off. After 50 minutes, Joakim Fernkvist mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rönnöfors FF and the Hartlepool players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Rönnöfors FF getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Joakim Fernkvist hit a great ball. Rönnöfors FF's Johan Hultin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Åke Dalman in the 51st minute of play. Rönnöfors FF's Simon Ahlgren quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Fred Dalgren, made in the 59th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Krister Flinck in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Munter saved Hartlepool from getting behind. In the 62nd minute Åke Dalman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Johan Hultin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joakim Fernkvist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Rönnöfors FF booed when Hartlepool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fred Dalgren didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Krister Flinck in the 71st minute of play forced Hartlepool's goalkeeper Martin Munter to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Rönnöfors FF booed when Hartlepool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Tapper didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Hartlepool's Martin Munter got control of the ball when Joakim Fernkvist tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Rönnöfors FF's Anders Holm got a free kick in the 78th minute. Johan Hultin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Greger Åberg in the 80th minute of the match. After 83 minutes, Fabian Fager mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hartlepool and the Rönnöfors FF players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Rönnöfors FF booed when Hartlepool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Fager didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Rönnöfors FF getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Simon Ahlgren hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Rönnöfors FF's zone, Åke Dalman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Johan Hultin came out of the goal and Åke Dalman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Hartlepool getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Tomas Tapper hit a great ball. After 94 minutes, Krister Flinck mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rönnöfors FF and the Hartlepool players grew even worse after the yellow card. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.