U23 League

Mamba Mentality
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Edvard Jönsätt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernt Fredriksson in the 8th minute of play. Black Mamba's Edvard Jönsätt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abbe Muçollari in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abbe Muçollari in the 13th minute of play forced Black Mamba's goalkeeper Edvard Jönsätt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute Göran Bocklund shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arvin Björkman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernt Fredriksson in the 24th minute of play forced Black Mamba's goalkeeper Edvard Jönsätt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bernt Fredriksson in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edvard Jönsätt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the Black Mamba defense, Bernt Fredriksson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Edvard Jönsätt. The Black Mamba fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Edvard Jönsätt should have stopped the shot. Bernt Fredriksson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Edvard Jönsätt having to make a save. Edvard Jönsätt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernt Fredriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Björn Tinglöf charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Björn Tinglöf the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of The Mongols booed when Black Mamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Björn Tinglöf didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 45th minute Bernt Fredriksson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvard Jönsätt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edvard Jönsätt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernt Fredriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Abbe Muçollari's late challenge caught a Black Mamba's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Abbe Muçollari helped the player get up and apologised. When Bernt Fredriksson came up free with the goalie in the 53rd minute, the The Mongols 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 Bernt Fredriksson couldn't finish the play. If Abbe Muçollari had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Evert Andreasson struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Arvin Björkman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Mamba. Bernt Fredriksson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edvard Jönsätt read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Black Mamba's Edvard Jönsätt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abbe Muçollari in the 66th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, Black Mamba's goalkeeper Edvard Jönsätt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernt Fredriksson. After a defensive mix-up in Black Mamba's zone, Abbe Muçollari stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edvard Jönsätt came out of the goal and Abbe Muçollari tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Mongols made a substitution. Doug Las Casas replaced Abbe Muçollari. Edvard Jönsätt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doug Las Casas, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. After 78 played minutes Black Mamba got a freekick which was hit by Fabian Martinsson. Bernt Fredriksson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edvard Jönsätt having to interfere. Black Mamba's Edvard Jönsätt proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save Black Mamba from getting a goal against them. 92 minutes into the match, Black Mamba's goal looked a bit too open when Bernt Fredriksson came free, but Edvard Jönsätt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edvard Jönsätt made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Bernt Fredriksson sent off a good shot on target. When the match was over The Mongols could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Black Mamba throughout the match.