U23 League

Vallen arena
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lu Kang Yi made the kick off which started today's match. Yngve Sandström was extremely unlucky when he, in the 7th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Stig-Åke Gunnarsson took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 9th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Maximilian Strömbom. Yung Gunners FK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 11 minutes into the game, Max Persson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nykvarn's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yung Gunners FK the free kick. Max Persson was shown his second yellow card after 13 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 13 played minutes Nykvarn got a freekick which was hit by Max Persson. Lu Kang Yi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 14thth minute, Michel Kinell skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Arman Kristiansson made a great header on Yung Gunners FK's corner, it was just that Nykvarn's Michel Kinell managed to reach the ball for a save. Kalle Eklund's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maximilian Strömbom read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. Yngve Sandström in the 25thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Michel Kinell, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harald Specht in the 26th minute of play forced Yung Gunners FK's goalkeeper Maximilian Strömbom to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maximilian Strömbom didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Harald Specht went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. When Malte Månsson fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nykvarn's protests and gave Malte Månsson a yellow card for diving instead. Malte Månsson hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Lu Kang Yi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Michel Kinell tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half Nykvarn were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Harald Specht to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Yung Gunners FK getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Dennis Christoffersson hit a great ball. Stig-Åke Gunnarsson's late challenge caught a Yung Gunners FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Stig-Åke Gunnarsson helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Yung Gunners FK booed when Nykvarn was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stig-Åke Gunnarsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 58th match minute, Nykvarn was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Harald Specht to maneuver through the defense. After 64 played minutes Nykvarn got a freekick which was hit by Rudolf Wiklund. Michel Kinell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arman Kristiansson in the 65th minute of play. 67 minutes into the match, Harald Specht had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maximilian Strömbom. Yung Gunners FK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Harald Specht was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lu Kang Yi in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Michel Kinell saved Nykvarn from getting behind. Michel Kinell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from CJ Traoré, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Yung Gunners FK getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Nelsinho Tepedino hit a great ball. Kalle Eklund shot from long distance in the 79th minute, but Maximilian Strömbom was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Lu Kang Yi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yung Gunners FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Lu Kang Yi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Michel Kinell breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 81st minute, Yngve Sandström got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Chants of Nykvarn echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Yung Gunners FK had held the ball for most of the match.