Official Cup

BENAVALLEN
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Conny Vesterberg took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Rank 1's goal looked a bit too open when Kant Spel came free, but Marcus Hagström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ronny Sundström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Conny Vesterberg's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Conny Vesterberg in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ronny Sundström saved BENA FK from getting behind. Rank 1's Marcus Hagström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kant Spel in the 16th minute of play. The corner led BENA FK's Bertil Jansson to a score. 1-0 in the 18th minute. In the 26th minute, BENA FK's Anthon Åström ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Marcus Hagström. Marcus Hagström yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. With his leg Marcus Hagström managed to avoid a goal in the 29thth minute, when BENA FK's Anthon Åström fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 31st match minute, Rank 1 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabiano Antonini to maneuver through the defense. Anthon Åström might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcus Hagström. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Anthon Åström ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rank 1's goalkeeper Marcus Hagström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 34 minutes into the game, BENA FK's Anthon Åström nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcus Hagström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Anthon Åströms short, quick shot in the 37thth minute got Marcus Hagström to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a defensive mix-up in BENA FK's zone, Fabiano Antonini stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ronny Sundström came out of the goal and Fabiano Antonini tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rank 1's Marcus Hagström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kant Spel in the 41st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Rank 1's zone, Kant Spel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcus Hagström came out of the goal and Kant Spel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 46 minutes into the match, Kant Spel dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Marcus Hagström, 4-0. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Anthon Åström made a kick off. Marcus Hagström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zachary Anszczak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ronny Sundström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabiano Antonini in the 61st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conny Vesterberg in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronny Sundström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcus Hagström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kant Spel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anthon Åström in the 66th minute of play forced Rank 1's goalkeeper Marcus Hagström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With his leg Ronny Sundström managed to avoid a goal in the 69thth minute, when Rank 1's Conny Vesterberg fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Kant Spel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcus Hagström having to interfere. Ronny Sundström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Conny Vesterberg in the 75th minute. A collision led to BENA FK getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Zachary Anszczak hit a great ball. Rank 1's Fredric Åhman shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 80th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Ronny Sundström but with some difficulty. In the 82nd match minute, Rank 1 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Conny Vesterberg to maneuver through the defense. Conny Vesterberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ronny Sundström having to make a save. 87 minutes into the match, Rank 1's goal looked a bit too open when Kant Spel came free, but Marcus Hagström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th match minute, Rank 1 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dick Lindgren to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ola Utter in the 91st minute of play forced Rank 1's goalkeeper Marcus Hagström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Rank 1 booed when BENA FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zachary Anszczak didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 96 in the game by Fabiano Antonini from a close distance when the talented Ronny Sundström managed to make a qualified save. BENA FK's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ola Utter in the 97th minute of play forced Rank 1's goalkeeper Marcus Hagström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. BENA FK's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.