Official Cup

Allianz Arena
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sven-Erik Högberg took the kick off in the first half of the match. A hard shot 4 in the game by Sven-Erik Högberg from a close distance when the talented Orvar Larsson managed to make a qualified save. Köping's players were relieved. After 6 played minutes Köping got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Brander. Orvar Larsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bixente Massardier in the 9th minute of play. Orvar Larsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bixente Massardier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Andreas Nordmark during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to The Alliance getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Andreas Nordmark hit a great ball. Köping's Orvar Larsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bixente Massardier in the 15th minute of play. When Alex Lidström fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Köping's protests and gave Alex Lidström a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Köping's Alex Lidström got a free kick in the 19th minute. 20 minutes into the match, Adrian Brander notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of The Alliance's Evert Offendahl. Evert Offendahl was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Adrian Brander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 27thth minute of the game Alex Lidström who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but The Alliance's Evert Offendahl was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Adrian Brander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Orvar Larsson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kasper Hermansson in the 34th minute. Orvar Larsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven-Erik Högberg in the 35th minute of play. After 40 played minutes Köping got a freekick which was hit by Boye Brøning. Thanks to some nice moves Kasper Hermansson could shoot a difficult shot in the 42nd minute, which Orvar Larsson however easily saved by the left post. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alex Lidström to strike the kick off in the second half. After 51 played minutes The Alliance got a freekick which was hit by Yevgen Stetsjko. Köping's Orvar Larsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sven-Erik Högberg in the 57th minute of play. Köping's Orvar Larsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sven-Erik Högberg in the 64th minute of play. In the 67th match minute, The Alliance was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivar Öfverman to maneuver through the defense. Orvar Larsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bixente Massardier in the 72nd minute of play. Orvar Larsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven-Erik Högberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. When Adrian Brander came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Köping 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 Adrian Brander couldn't finish the play. Köping's Orvar Larsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sven-Erik Högberg in the 83rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adrian Brander during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 84 played minutes Köping got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Brander. Andreas Nordmark hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Bixente Massardier struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Orvar Larsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Alliance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Köping had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.