Official Cup

Fort Knox
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Victor Petersson made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4thth minute of the game Victor Petersson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gunnah FC's Erik Grøneng was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Erik Grøneng showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Qian Qing in the 8th minute of the match. Frederick Van Gorp took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Johannes Hermansson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Petersson in the 13th minute of play forced Gunnah FC's goalkeeper Erik Grøneng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute Victor Petersson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erik Grøneng saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Qian Qing came free with the goalkeeper in the 16th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Erik Grøneng could save by the left post. With a little luck, Gunnah FC's Erik Grøneng got control of the ball when Qian Qing tried to sneak it across the goal line. 20 minutes had been played when some careless play by Gunnah FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Victor Petersson was slow to take the kick. During this time Virtual Aces's players had a chance to rest. Victor Petersson made a great header on Virtual Aces's corner, it was just that Gunnah FC's Erik Grøneng managed to reach the ball for a save. 29 minutes into the match, Gunnah FC's goal looked a bit too open when Victor Petersson came free, but Erik Grøneng reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Agne Andberg hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Petersson in the 37th minute of play forced Gunnah FC's goalkeeper Erik Grøneng to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manuel Jacinto hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Gunnah FC's Ove Anselius tried to score from far away in the 39th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Gunnah FC's Erik Grøneng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cornel Manciulea in the 42nd minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anton Lindström was the one to do the kick off. Cornel Manciulea's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Erik Grøneng read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 50th minute of play. Ted Boshuis kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. When Johannes Hermansson fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gunnah FC's protests and gave Johannes Hermansson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Virtual Aces booed when Gunnah FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johannes Hermansson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erik Grøneng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cornel Manciulea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Gunnah FC defense, Victor Petersson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Erik Grøneng. The Gunnah FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Erik Grøneng should have stopped the shot. In the 63rd minute Victor Petersson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erik Grøneng saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, Victor Petersson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Erik Grøneng. Gunnah FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Victor Petersson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Johannes Hermansson struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Frederick Van Gorp didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gunnah FC. Erik Grøneng showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor Petersson, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 75 minutes Gunnah FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Victor Petersson who took care of the corner kick. If Øystein Rullhøj had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 81st minute, Victor Petersson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Virtual Aces fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Victor Petersson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Virtual Aces's supporters rose to their feet, but Victor Petersson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erik Grøneng breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Virtual Aces's Victor Petersson in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gunnah FC's goalie prevented a goal. Johan Mjällby fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erik Grøneng having to interfere. After 92 played minutes Virtual Aces got a freekick which was hit by Johan Mjällby. When the referee ended the match the Virtual Aces players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.