U23 League

Pauliström -vallen
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zlatan Speed started the match with the kick off. Malcolm Wall made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Örtlund in the 3rd minute of play. The Pauliström fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when Pauliström's Henry Näver 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by George Beckeman during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Pauliström's George Beckeman got a free kick in the 8th minute. Malcolm Wall stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zlatan Speed's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. Billy Pihl didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Pauliström's Henry Näver shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 2-0 in the ordered_time% minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zlatan Speed in the 18th minute of play forced Pauliström's goalkeeper Malcolm Wall to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernt Godholm in the 22nd minute of play forced Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Billy Pihl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emanuel Blixt took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Billy Pihl. Billy Pihl dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henry Näver in the 27th minute of play forced Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Billy Pihl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Pauliström booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thor Månsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emanuel Blixt kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Pauliström's Emanuel Blixt slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Billy Pihl. That made the score 4-0 after 43 minutes of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

Ulf Lundin was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 51 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernt Godholm in the 52nd minute of play forced Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Billy Pihl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st minute, Bernt Godholm got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 66th match minute, Pauliström was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Sillén to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot by Thor Månsson from long distance, 66 minutes into the match, got Malcolm Wall's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Lars Örtlund recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zlatan Speed who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Malcolm Wall when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henry Näver in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Billy Pihl saved Zlatan BK from getting behind. In the 78th minute, Lars Örtlund got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A hard shot 84 in the game by Zlatan Speed from a close distance when the talented Malcolm Wall managed to make a qualified save. Pauliström's players were relieved. When Emanuel Blixt fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pauliström's protests and gave Emanuel Blixt a yellow card for diving instead. 91 minutes into the game, Per-Åke Blomqvist was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pauliström's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zlatan BK the free kick. Pauliström's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.