Official Cup

Ralles Arena
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Thor Ståhlberg got the match started through his kick off. The audience was convinced that Ingvar Molander's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Augustus Batalla was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thor Ståhlberg in the 4th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Bergandy's goalkeeper Franco Di Massa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leif Classon. In the 9th match minute, Ralles Bollklubb was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adam Ek to maneuver through the defense. Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ingvar Molander in the 11th minute of play. Augustus Batalla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ingvar Molander went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 16 minutes into the match, Bergandy's goalkeeper Franco Di Massa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leif Classon. In the 19th minute Ingvar Molander shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Augustus Batalla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, Sven Granberg notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla. Augustus Batalla was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Bengt Colin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Thor Ståhlberg came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Bergandy 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 Thor Ståhlberg couldn't finish the play. Augustus Batalla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thor Ståhlberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ingvar Molander in the 42nd minute of play forced Ralles Bollklubb's goalkeeper Augustus Batalla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Augustus Batalla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thor Ståhlberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 45 minutes into the game, Thor Ståhlberg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Augustus Batalla was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Leif Classon to make the kick off. Jack Eklund kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. In the 55th minute Thor Ståhlberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Augustus Batalla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ralles Bollklubb's Augustus Batalla proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Ralles Bollklubb from getting a goal against them. Thor Ståhlberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Augustus Batalla tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ingvar Molander struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Augustus Batalla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bergandy. Thor Ståhlberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Augustus Batalla made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Daniel Koch sent off a good shot on target. Augustus Batalla made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Koch in the 72nd minute. Bergandy's Franco Di Massa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bengt Colin in the 79th minute of play. The supporters of Ralles Bollklubb booed when Bergandy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Per Dahlberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bergandy's Markus Kjellqvist was substituted for Per-Olof Forsberg. In the 83rd minute, Per Dahlberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute of the match Magne Blomqvist sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Franco Di Massa skillfully saved the ball. A collision led to Ralles Bollklubb getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Adam Ek hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leif Classon in the 88th minute of play forced Bergandy's goalkeeper Franco Di Massa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franco Di Massa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leif Classon in the 89th minute of play. 91 minutes into the match, Ralles Bollklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Thor Ståhlberg came free, but Augustus Batalla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Johannes Ahlquist hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Bergandy's Daniel Koch got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bergandy's Daniel Koch came free and shot a quick shot against goal 95 minutes in the game, fortunately Augustus Batalla had problems saving as it came toward the left post. In the 95th minute, Johannes Ahlquist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Ralles Bollklubb fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Bergandy were clearly better and deserved to take the win.