U23 League

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Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Nolmyra FC's Gustaf Abrahamsson 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. Calle Wanner kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. In the 4th match minute, Nolmyra FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pontus Eskilsson to maneuver through the defense. Vidar Ekblom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fred-Marc Richter in the 5th minute of the match. Hannes Fernström's late challenge caught a Karen FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hannes Fernström helped the player get up and apologised. After 6 played minutes Nolmyra FC got a freekick which was hit by Hannes Fernström. Nolmyra FC's Vidar Ekblom played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bon Guidetti in the 7th minute of play. Ma Yong Jun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaf Abrahamsson in the 11th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Nolmyra FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fred-Marc Richter came free, but Vidar Ekblom reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17th match minute, Karen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mats Asklund to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by John Mellbad in the 20th minute of play forced Karen FC's goalkeeper Ma Yong Jun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Calle Wanner could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Vidar Ekblom made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gustaf Abrahamsson during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Karen FC booed when Nolmyra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustaf Abrahamsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 30th minute Gustaf Abrahamsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ma Yong Jun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vidar Ekblom didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Leo Öfverman went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. In the 36th minute, Björn Söderström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fred-Marc Richter was the one to do the kick off. Ma Yong Jun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aaron Tingelholm in the 52nd minute of the match. Pontus Eskilsson might have been able to make a better finish in the 54th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ma Yong Jun. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pontus Eskilsson ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when John Mellbad got free with Ma Yong Jun in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The corner led Nolmyra FC's Sivert Harman to fire away a dangerous shot which Ma Yong Jun despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Ma Yong Jun made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when John Mellbad sent off a good shot on target. Ma Yong Jun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aaron Tingelholm, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Nolmyra FC's Vidar Ekblom played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bon Guidetti in the 60th minute of play. Hans Allbom charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hans Allbom the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 64th match minute, Nolmyra FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hans Allbom to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Karen FC's Ma Yong Jun got control of the ball when John Mellbad tried to sneak it across the goal line. Vidar Ekblom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Öfverman, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. In the 69th minute Leo Öfverman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vidar Ekblom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vidar Ekblom took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leo Öfverman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee felt a red card was in order, 73 minutes into the game, when Mats Asklund put in a rough tackle. After 73 played minutes Karen FC got a freekick which was hit by Mats Asklund. In the 75th minute Gustaf Abrahamsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ma Yong Jun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aaron Tingelholm got free with Ma Yong Jun in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Björn Söderström kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. During the 81st minute of the match Hans Allbom completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Hans Allbom a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 85 played minutes Karen FC got a freekick which was hit by Björn Söderström. Calle Wanner sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leo Öfverman in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vidar Ekblom saved Nolmyra FC from getting behind. The corner ended in Bon Guidetti almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Nolmyra FC's Vidar Ekblom did a great save. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.