League

Hammurabi Stadion
Spectators: 8456 (Terracing: 6343, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) Per Henriksson made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd match minute, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vilgot Fogel to maneuver through the defense. When The Shadows's Gencer Hisarcık 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 Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's goalie prevented a goal. Roger Stenquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niklas Lundqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Roger Stenquist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gencer Hisarcık in the 18th minute of the match. Roger Stenquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niklas Lundqvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roger Stenquist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herbert Holmgren in the 28th minute of play. Henrik Nykvist hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

52 minutes into the match, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's goalkeeper Roger Stenquist had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niklas Lundqvist. Roger Stenquist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gencer Hisarcık's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Niklas Lundqvist got free with Roger Stenquist in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The Shadows's Oliver Kielstedt was substituted for Niklas Lundqvist. The Shadows's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ni Zhen Ying in the 60th minute. After taking down the ball on The Shadows's corner Ni Zhen Ying fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Roger Stenquist quite easily take care of the ball. Gencer Hisarcık hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 62nd minute Johan Engman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Basso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Roger Stenquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gencer Hisarcık, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Marcos Basso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charles Emander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 68 minutes into the match, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's goal looked a bit too open when Herbert Holmgren came free, but Roger Stenquist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th match minute, The Shadows was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Tingberg to maneuver through the defense. The Shadows made a substitution. Robin Cane replaced Paulo Paublo. The supporters of Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin booed when The Shadows was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Tingberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st match minute, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Emander to maneuver through the defense. Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin made a substitution. Claes Bjurström replaced Per Henriksson. Roger Stenquist made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Herbert Holmgren sent off a good shot on target. 78 minutes into the game, Vilgot Fogel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Shadows the free kick. The supporters of The Shadows booed when Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vilgot Fogel didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 79th minute Herbert Holmgren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roger Stenquist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to The Shadows getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Robin Cane hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gencer Hisarcık got free with Roger Stenquist in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 92nd minute Johan Engman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Basso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Roger Stenquist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gencer Hisarcık's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. The Shadows had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.