U23 League

Skatornas näste
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Isac Bäcklin took the kick off in the first half of the match. Edgar Degas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Wiktor Söderqwist made a huge save. Robert Bugajski was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 5 minutes into the match. After 6 played minutes The Skates got a freekick which was hit by Robert Bugajski. 10 minutes into the game, The Skates's Harry Larsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wiktor Söderqwist made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Harry Larsson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wiktor Söderqwist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isac Bäcklin in the 19th minute of play forced The Skates's goalkeeper Jan Zorge to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute of the match The Skates got a corner. Real Södertälje's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alex Ödmann ran over to the corner to take the kick. Alex Ödmann made a great header on The Skates's corner, it was just that Real Södertälje's Wiktor Söderqwist managed to reach the ball for a save. 37 minutes into the game, Karl-Oskar Klint was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Södertälje's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Skates the free kick. After a rather tough play, Real Södertälje's Karl-Oskar Klint got a free kick in the 38th minute. After 38 played minutes, The Skates's Alex Ödmann shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Wiktor Söderqwist came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in The Skates reached it. In the 44th match minute, The Skates was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Björn Sävström to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice moves Harry Larsson could shoot a difficult shot in the 47th minute, which Wiktor Söderqwist however easily saved by the left post.

In the 51st match minute, Real Södertälje was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paul Bållström to maneuver through the defense. In the 53rd minute Christer Mattsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wiktor Söderqwist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wiktor Söderqwist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Harry Larsson in the 64th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Ödmann in the 72nd minute of play forced Real Södertälje's goalkeeper Wiktor Söderqwist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 73 minutes into the match, The Skates's goalkeeper Jan Zorge had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isac Bäcklin. The supporters of Real Södertälje booed when The Skates was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christer Mattsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 76 played minutes, Real Södertälje's Isac Bäcklin shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jan Zorge came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Real Södertälje reached it. 80 minutes into the game, The Skates's Alex Ödmann nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wiktor Söderqwist made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Harry Larsson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wiktor Söderqwist read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. The Skates had played much better football throughout.