Official Cup

The Bear Cave
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Timmy Bergendahl took the kick off in the first half of the match. Brandbergen Bears's Alvin Engström got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Scott Stopar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Timmy Bergendahl, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's defense didn't have a chance, in the 15th minute, when Bengt Glanselius scored to the left of an out of position Scott Stopar, making the score, 2-0. Dick Westerstrand was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 17th minute. Brandbergen Bears's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Scott Stopar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK from getting a goal against them. Bengt Glanselius came free with the goalkeeper in the 23rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Scott Stopar could save by the left post. Patrick Gallin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Doyle Brunson's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Patrick Gallin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anthon Soned in the 27th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anthon Soned in the 31st minute of play forced Brandbergen Bears's goalkeeper Patrick Gallin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Brandbergen Bears's Alvin Engström slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Scott Stopar. That made the score 3-0 after 32 minutes of play. Tomas Eklund hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. A hard shot 37 in the game by Alvin Engström from a close distance when the talented Scott Stopar managed to make a qualified save. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's players were relieved. The Brandbergen Bears fans' excitement grew in the 37th match minute when Brandbergen Bears's Alvin Engström looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Scott Stopar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvin Engström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvin Engström's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Scott Stopar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt Glanselius in the 46th minute of play forced Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalkeeper Scott Stopar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 5-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Doyle Brunson was the one to do the kick off. When Christopher Stålberg fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's protests and gave Christopher Stålberg a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Christopher Stålberg got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Bengt Glanselius took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Scott Stopar. Scott Stopar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvin Engström in the 61st minute of play forced Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goalkeeper Scott Stopar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 63rd minute, Gottfrid Lindström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eric Ahlin struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Scott Stopar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brandbergen Bears. Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Scott Stopar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Timmy Bergendahl in the 71st minute of play. If Dick Westerstrand had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 75 minutes into the match, Bengt Glanselius notched a goal, 7-0, to the right of Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's Scott Stopar. Scott Stopar was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alvin Engström scored 8-0 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Scott Stopar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Brandbergen Bears were furious when Ludvig Johnsson was red carded, 80 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 81st minute, Ludvig Johnsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Christopher Stålberg took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 82nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Patrick Gallin. Brandbergen Bears's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Timmy Bergendahl in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Scott Stopar saved Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK from getting behind. In the 85th minute Brandbergen Bears were awarded a corner. Timmy Bergendahl went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to Brandbergen Bears's Eric Ahlin getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Timmy Bergendahl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Scott Stopar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Timmy Bergendahl in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Scott Stopar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 91 minutes into the match, Hudiksvalls Sjöbodar BK's goal looked a bit too open when Bengt Glanselius came free, but Scott Stopar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 93rd minute Timmy Bergendahl shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Scott Stopar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Brandbergen Bears had played much better football throughout.