U23 League

Alakazam Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tommy Törnblom made the kick off which started today's match. Kevin Kalfhage made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julius Axø in the 10th minute. After 11 minutes Brutal DeLuxe's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mats Ahlroht who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Felix Vincze managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Rafael Zikri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ciudad Tao FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rafael Zikri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kevin Kalfhage breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rafael Zikri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 18th match minute, Brutal DeLuxe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mattias Gulliksson to maneuver through the defense. Kevin Kalfhage showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Zikri in the 19th minute of the match. Kevin Kalfhage made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafael Zikri in the 21st minute. With a little luck, Brutal DeLuxe's Kevin Kalfhage got control of the ball when Rafael Zikri tried to sneak it across the goal line. 23 minutes into the match, Tommy Törnblom notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Ciudad Tao FC's Sven-Åke Springfält. Sven-Åke Springfält was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael Zikri in the 34th minute of play forced Brutal DeLuxe's goalkeeper Kevin Kalfhage to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Otto Lidberg kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Michel Frisck struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Sven-Åke Springfält didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brutal DeLuxe. Brutal DeLuxe's defense didn't have a chance, in the 44th minute, when Rafael Zikri scored to the left of an out of position Kevin Kalfhage, making the score, 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Julius Axø to make the kick off. In the 53rd minute, Mattias Gulliksson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mårten Falk hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. The supporters of Ciudad Tao FC booed when Brutal DeLuxe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mårten Falk didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kevin Kalfhage took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Zikri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Ciudad Tao FC's Julius Axø got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Mattias Gulliksson's late challenge caught a Ciudad Tao FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mattias Gulliksson helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Ciudad Tao FC booed when Brutal DeLuxe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mattias Gulliksson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 83 minutes into the match, Brutal DeLuxe's goal looked a bit too open when Julius Axø came free, but Kevin Kalfhage reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. During the 84th minute of the match Mårten Falk completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Mårten Falk a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 85 played minutes Brutal DeLuxe got a freekick which was hit by Mårten Falk. Kevin Kalfhage made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael Zikri in the 87th minute of play. Brutal DeLuxe's Kevin Kalfhage played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafael Zikri in the 93rd minute of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Ciudad Tao FC had played much better football throughout.