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Match Report
Hillared
Spectators: 6673 (Terracing: 5000,
Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 0) Arsenal FC's Martin Vester started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Leo Hedkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonathan Forsberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 5th minute, Martin Vester made a precise shot to the right of Bengt-Arne Brandt. Hillared's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anders Svensson in the 9th minute of play forced Hillared's goalkeeper Bengt-Arne Brandt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Arsenal FC's Kjell Lund got a free kick in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonathan Forsberg in the 14th minute of play forced Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Leo Hedkvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Patric Hernström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Leo Hedkvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Patric Hernström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 25 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Leo Hedkvist had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Patric Hernström. When Magnus Bredberg fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arsenal FC's protests and gave Magnus Bredberg a yellow card for diving instead. In the 31st minute, Magnus Bredberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 41 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goalkeeper Leo Hedkvist had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Patric Hernström. Anders Svensson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Bengt-Arne Brandt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 46 minutes, Bengt-Åke Ekström mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hillared and the Arsenal FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bengt-Åke Ekström kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.
The wind increased when Jonathan Forsberg made the kick off in the second half. Patric Hernström fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leo Hedkvist having to interfere. Jonathan Forsberg took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Leo Hedkvist. Leo Hedkvist dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. If Anders Svensson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 64 played minutes Hillared got a freekick which was hit by Christopher Glad. 65 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's Joacim Arvidsson broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 71 minutes into the match, Arsenal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Forsberg came free, but Leo Hedkvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Martin Vester sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leo Hedkvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patric Hernström in the 81st minute of the match. When Johannes Granström fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arsenal FC's protests and gave Johannes Granström a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Arsenal FC's Magnus Bredberg got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 87th minute, Patric Hernström ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Leo Hedkvist was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. During the 91st minute of the match Johannes Granström completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Johannes Granström a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 92nd match minute, Arsenal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Johannes Granström to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Hillared had won after a very even match.
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