U23 League

Elland Road
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kennet Bergqvist made the kick off which started today's match. Kennet Bergqvist's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tomas Grönberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. When Kennet Bergqvist came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Leeds United FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kennet Bergqvist couldn't finish the play. 7 minutes into the match, Elof Svartengren had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Elliott Levander. Leeds United FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elof Svartengren was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When Elof Svartengren fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tall Oaks's protests and gave Elof Svartengren a yellow card for diving instead. In the 11th minute, Elof Svartengren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 12 minutes into the game, Kennet Bergqvist recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tomas Grönberg. Kennet Bergqvist showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christer Albom in the 15th minute of play forced Leeds United FC's goalkeeper Elliott Levander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 18 minutes into the game, Gordon Strachan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Tomas Grönberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 23 minutes into the match, Tall Oaks's goalkeeper Tomas Grönberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aaron Kvist. Tomas Grönberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aaron Kvist in the 28th minute. In the 36th minute, Elof Svartengren left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tall Oaks fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. In the 40th minute, Leeds United FC's Kennet Bergqvist ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Tomas Grönberg. Tomas Grönberg yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-2. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-2 at half-time.

John Lindqvist charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed John Lindqvist the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 56 played minutes Tall Oaks got a freekick which was hit by John Lindqvist. Gordon Strachan struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Tomas Grönberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leeds United FC. 62 minutes into the game, Leeds United FC's Kennet Bergqvist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tomas Grönberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-2. Leeds United FC's Elliott Levander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christer Albom in the 65th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bo Lindsten in the 69th minute of play forced Leeds United FC's goalkeeper Elliott Levander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tall Oaks were furious when Bo Lindsten was red carded, 71 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 71st minute, one of Tall Oaks:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Tall Oaks. Tomas Grönberg went to the wrong direction when Aaron Kvist was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Tomas Grönberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kennet Bergqvist in the 75th minute of play. Aaron Kvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomas Grönberg having to interfere. In the 82nd minute, Aaron Kvist made a precise shot to the right of Tomas Grönberg. Tall Oaks's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 7-2. 95 minutes into the game, Leeds United FC's Kennet Bergqvist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tomas Grönberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-2. For all the effort they put into the match, the Tall Oaks players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Leeds United FC.