Official Cup

Valhalla Arena
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alfons Helström kicked off to start the match. Alfons Helström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 7 minutes into the match, FC Pepsi's goal looked a bit too open when Magnus Glad came free, but Paul Holmstedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Jofurs Drängar's Jonas Kielberg got a free kick in the 8th minute. Kim Åkesson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joshua Sammut Castelletti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul Holmstedt stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alfons Helström's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. When Jofurs Drängar's Alfons Helström in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Pepsi's goalie prevented a goal. When Ted Salkvist fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jofurs Drängar's protests and gave Ted Salkvist a yellow card for diving instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joshua Sammut Castelletti in the 16th minute of play forced Jofurs Drängar's goalkeeper Kim Åkesson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joshua Sammut Castelletti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kim Åkesson having to interfere. Paul Holmstedt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfons Helström in the 25th minute. Joshua Sammut Castelletti's late challenge caught a Jofurs Drängar's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Joshua Sammut Castelletti helped the player get up and apologised. In the 29th match minute, FC Pepsi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joshua Sammut Castelletti to maneuver through the defense. Paul Holmstedt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfons Helström in the 30th minute of the match. After 31 minutes, Kanu Kanu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Pepsi and the Jofurs Drängar players grew even worse after the yellow card. A hard shot 32 in the game by Vedat Arslanoğlu from a close distance when the talented Paul Holmstedt managed to make a qualified save. FC Pepsi's players were relieved. Jofurs Drängar's Vedat Arslanoğlu was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 32nd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Bruno Lucente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Paul Holmstedt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfons Helström in the 37th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alfons Helström in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Paul Holmstedt saved FC Pepsi from getting behind. 43 minutes into the game, FC Pepsi's Joshua Sammut Castelletti nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kim Åkesson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Alfons Helström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joshua Sammut Castelletti to strike the kick off in the second half. Paul Holmstedt stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alfons Helström's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfons Helström in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paul Holmstedt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Joshua Sammut Castellettis short, quick shot in the 54thth minute got Kim Åkesson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Paul Holmstedt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfons Helström in the 56th minute of play. In the 58th minute Alfons Helström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Holmstedt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 59 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Pepsi's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ted Salkvist was slow to take the kick. During this time Jofurs Drängar's players had a chance to rest. 64 minutes into the match, FC Pepsi's goal looked a bit too open when Alfons Helström came free, but Paul Holmstedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 66 in the game by Joshua Sammut Castelletti from a close distance when the talented Kim Åkesson managed to make a qualified save. Jofurs Drängar's players were relieved. Archie Culver hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Archie Culver hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. After 72 played minutes, Jofurs Drängar's Ted Salkvist shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Paul Holmstedt came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Jofurs Drängar reached it. Paul Holmstedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfons Helström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the match, FC Pepsi's goal looked a bit too open when Alfons Helström came free, but Paul Holmstedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Jofurs Drängar booed when FC Pepsi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hubert Ekerot didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 95 played minutes Jofurs Drängar got a freekick which was hit by Alfons Helström. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.