Friendly League

XMAS park
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Christian Zaccardi got free with Gottfrid Kullander in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 9 minutes, Ennio De Nardis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. XMAS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ennio De Nardis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Filippo Barbato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from André Carlsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 13 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Ferdinando Morini. The Hummerfiskarna fans' excitement grew in the 14th match minute when Hummerfiskarna's Noah Eriksson looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessio Ascoli in the 23rd minute of play forced Hummerfiskarna's goalkeeper Gottfrid Kullander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ennio De Nardis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Gottfrid Kullander made a huge save. After 31 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Alessandrini. 32 minutes into the match, XMAS's goal looked a bit too open when Noah Eriksson came free, but Filippo Barbato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by André Carlsson in the 33rd minute of play forced XMAS's goalkeeper Filippo Barbato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 37thth minute of the game André Carlsson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but XMAS's Filippo Barbato was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of XMAS booed when Hummerfiskarna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Måns Eliasson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Noah Eriksson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Filippo Barbato tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Filippo Barbato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Carlsson in the 44th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers André Carlsson in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Filippo Barbato saved XMAS from getting behind. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

XMAS's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Noah Eriksson 52 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-4. In the 56th minute, Noah Eriksson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hummerfiskarna fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-5. Noah Eriksson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. XMAS's Filippo Barbato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noah Eriksson in the 65th minute of play. Hummerfiskarna's Gustaf Tidén was substituted for Bernt Lövgren. Noah Eriksson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Filippo Barbato having to interfere. When Carter Di Febo fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored XMAS's protests and gave Carter Di Febo a yellow card for diving instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Noah Eriksson in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Filippo Barbato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, XMAS's Ferdinando Morini got a free kick in the 81st minute. Filippo Barbato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noah Eriksson, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Through an outstanding action, after 84 minutes, Filippo Barbato successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Melker Granqvist kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Ferdinando Morini kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. The supporters of Hummerfiskarna booed when XMAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferdinando Morini didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 93rd minute, André Carlsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Filippo Barbato was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-6. The Hummerfiskarna players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.