Official Cup

Sparsör Stadion
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Adrian Bark started the match with the kick off. Arvid Säv made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marko Gustavsson in the 4th minute of play. When Newcastle United FC's Marko Gustavsson in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sparsör BF's goalie prevented a goal. Otto Hermansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brand Adis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the match, Sparsör BF's Adrian Bark sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Otto Hermansson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 19 minutes into the match, Newcastle United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Brand Adis came free, but Otto Hermansson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sparsör BF's Arvid Säv played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Max Mohammad in the 24th minute of play. Newcastle United FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Claes Ahlroht in the 26th minute. After a rather tough play, Newcastle United FC's Marko Gustavsson got a free kick in the 29th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claes Ahlroht in the 32nd minute of play forced Sparsör BF's goalkeeper Arvid Säv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adrian Bark was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 33rd minute. Sparsör BF's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Otto Hermansson made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Brand Adis sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet as Mei Zhen Chuan kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Otto Hermansson. That made the score 1-0 in the 37 minute of play. Nichifor Crivoi kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Brand Adis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Otto Hermansson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 43 minutes into the game, Nichifor Crivoi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Newcastle United FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sparsör BF the free kick. After 43 played minutes Newcastle United FC got a freekick which was hit by Nichifor Crivoi. Adrian Bark could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Otto Hermansson made a huge save. In the 47th match minute, Sparsör BF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arrigo Maestri to maneuver through the defense. In the 49th minute, Arrigo Maestri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claes Ahlroht shot from long distance after 49 played minutes, a shot that Arvid Säv with certain difficulty stopped from going in under the crossbar. 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 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lars Olofsson to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Sparsör BF's goalkeeper Arvid Säv had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Florian Liermann. Arvid Säv showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Max Mohammad in the 57th minute of the match. If Adrian Bark had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sparsör BF made a substitution. Per-Oskar Bergsten replaced Eskil Asklund. 65 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sparsör BF's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Claes Ahlroht was slow to take the kick. During this time Newcastle United FC's players had a chance to rest. Alexander Höijer tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Arvid Säv. An unnecessary self made goal, 1-1 in the 65th minute. When Pan Bin fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Newcastle United FC's protests and gave Pan Bin a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Sparsör BF booed when Newcastle United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pan Bin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Newcastle United FC's Tord Åström was substituted for Claes Ahlroht. After 73 played minutes Newcastle United FC got a freekick which was hit by Pan Bin. Otto Hermansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Bark in the 76th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Bark in the 79th minute of play forced Newcastle United FC's goalkeeper Otto Hermansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Otto Hermansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brand Adis, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adrian Bark in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Otto Hermansson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Otto Hermansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aurelio Cesaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Arvid Säv made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Florian Liermann sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aurelio Cesaro in the 92nd minute of play forced Newcastle United FC's goalkeeper Otto Hermansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 94th minute Sparsör BF were awarded a corner. Arrigo Maestri went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Arrigo Maestri got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Otto Hermansson quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 95 played minutes Sparsör BF got a freekick which was hit by Rune Enegren. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.