Redbourn Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Khairul Paine started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Redbourn AFC booed when Valla Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Per-Olof Wennerberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Valla Fc's zone, Ryan Tan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niklas Vallander came out of the goal and Ryan Tan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 8 minutes into the match, Valla Fc's goalkeeper Niklas Vallander had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sajeev Hian. Khairul Paine sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Khairul Paine in the 14th minute of play forced Valla Fc's goalkeeper Niklas Vallander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Felix Amin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulrik Torstensson in the 16th minute of play. When Valla Fc's Ulrik Torstensson in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Redbourn AFC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Peter Töpfer in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Felix Amin saved Redbourn AFC from getting behind. 22 minutes into the match, Valla Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Ryan Tan came free, but Niklas Vallander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Valla Fc's Grigore Posteucă got a free kick in the 24th minute. Niklas Vallander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ryan Tan in the 25th minute of play. Redbourn AFC's Hermano Rodrigues was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Niklas Vallander in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Redbourn AFC's Felix Amin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tor-Ivar Kalland in the 29th minute of play. In the 31st minute Ryan Tan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niklas Vallander saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Khairul Paine could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Niklas Vallander made a huge save. Felix Amin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulrik Torstensson in the 36th minute of the match. Khairul Paine could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Niklas Vallander made a huge save. Niklas Vallander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sajeev Hian in the 46th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.
The wind increased when Ulrik Torstensson made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ulrik Torstensson in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Amin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 54 minutes into the game, Sajeev Hian cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Niklas Vallander was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 59 played minutes Redbourn AFC got a freekick which was hit by Sajeev Hian. Ulrik Torstenssons short, quick shot in the 63rdth minute got Felix Amin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Valla Fc booed when Redbourn AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Khairul Paine didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Ulrik Torstensson came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Valla Fc 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 Ulrik Torstensson couldn't finish the play. In the 69th minute, Jithu Hee hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 70 minutes into the match, Valla Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Ryan Tan came free, but Niklas Vallander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72nd minute Redbourn AFC were awarded a corner. Hermano Rodrigues went to the cornerflag to take it. 73 minutes into the match, Redbourn AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Peter Töpfer came free, but Felix Amin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niklas Vallander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ryan Tan, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Valla Fc's Niklas Vallander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Khairul Paine in the 78th minute of play. After 78 minutes, Grigore Posteucă mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Valla Fc and the Redbourn AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 77 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Valla Fc! Alfredo Fantasia charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredo Fantasia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Khairul Paine fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niklas Vallander having to interfere. Valla Fc's Niklas Vallander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sajeev Hian in the 86th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Felix Amin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ulrik Torstensson. In the 95th match minute, Valla Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tor-Ivar Kalland to maneuver through the defense. There was no doubt that Redbourn AFC were the better team. Redbourn AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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