Official Cup

Kings Arena
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Wim Vits made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, Rolf Stevens cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Eskil Carlberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 8 minutes into the match, Portus Ganda's goalkeeper Gerrit Diependaele had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kjell-Arne Sundström. Rolf Stevens's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eskil Carlberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Eskil Carlberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wim Vits's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rolf Stevens in the 15th minute of play forced No Limit FC's goalkeeper Eskil Carlberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Portus Ganda's Gerrit Diependaele got control of the ball when Kjell-Arne Sundström tried to sneak it across the goal line. 25 minutes into the game, Jonny Björnberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. No Limit FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Portus Ganda the free kick. Jonny Björnberg kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 28th minute, Rolf Stevens 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. After a defensive mix-up in No Limit FC's zone, Rolf Stevens stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eskil Carlberg came out of the goal and Rolf Stevens tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Portus Ganda's Gerrit Diependaele played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaf Anundsson in the 34th minute of play. 35 minutes into the match, Harry Beneth had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gerrit Diependaele. Portus Ganda's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Harry Beneth was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Kjell-Arne Sundström hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. In the 41st minute, Harry Beneth hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in No Limit FC's zone, Wim Vits stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eskil Carlberg came out of the goal and Wim Vits tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eskil Carlberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rolf Stevens in the 43rd minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Kjell-Arne Sundström made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Portus Ganda booed when No Limit FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonas Lund didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 52 played minutes No Limit FC got a freekick which was hit by Ronny Asserlindh. Ludwig Tombeur could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Eskil Carlberg made a huge save. Rolf Stevens received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Eskil Carlberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of No Limit FC booed when Portus Ganda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stijn Bellinkx didn't get a good kick on the ball. Portus Ganda's Gerrit Diependaele played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kjell-Arne Sundström in the 57th minute of play. Rolf Stevens might have been able to make a better finish in the 58th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eskil Carlberg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rolf Stevens ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 61st minute of the match Portus Ganda got a corner. No Limit FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ludwig Tombeur ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 64th play minute Rolf Stevens came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Eskil Carlberg. 1-2. After a rather tough play, No Limit FC's Gustaf Anundsson got a free kick in the 67th minute. Wim Vits struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Eskil Carlberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Portus Ganda. Portus Ganda's Gerrit Diependaele played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kjell-Arne Sundström in the 72nd minute of play. Eskil Carlberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rolf Stevens in the 78th minute. After a rather tough play, Portus Ganda's Rolf Stevens got a free kick in the 80th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rolf Stevens got free with Eskil Carlberg in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kjell-Arne Sundström kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Wim Vits received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Eskil Carlberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eskil Carlberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rolf Stevens in the 88th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wim Vits in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eskil Carlberg saved No Limit FC from getting behind. Wim Vits sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.