Official Cup

Konohagakure
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Erling Håland kicked off to start the match. Lukas Stålberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erling Håland, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lukas Stålberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Lama in the 7th minute. Uzumaki FC's André Onana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Julin in the 12th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erling Håland in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lukas Stålberg saved NovaStella FK from getting behind. In the 16thth minute of the game Erling Håland who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but NovaStella FK's Lukas Stålberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 20 minutes into the match, Uzumaki FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Julin came free, but André Onana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdemar Skräddare in the 22nd minute of play forced Uzumaki FC's goalkeeper André Onana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paul Kvalfält kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Arotza Goyanes charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arotza Goyanes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 30 played minutes Uzumaki FC got a freekick which was hit by Arotza Goyanes. After 34 minutes of play, NovaStella FK's Edward Julin made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. André Onana was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to NovaStella FK getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Michael Nyman hit a great ball. Uzumaki FC's Hanot Babia was substituted for Francis Canyelles. Uzumaki FC's Julio Marquez was substituted for Benjamin Lama. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Uzumaki FC's Julio Marquez got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lukas Stålberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erling Håland, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 58 minutes into the match, Valdemar Skräddare had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of André Onana. Uzumaki FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Valdemar Skräddare was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. André Onana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paul Kvalfält, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lukas Stålberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hanot Babia in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to Uzumaki FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Hanot Babia hit a great ball. Uzumaki FC made a substitution. Oriche Leyva replaced Erling Håland. The supporters of NovaStella FK booed when Uzumaki FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hanot Babia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lukas Stålberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oriche Leyva in the 81st minute of play. When the match clock showed 90 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Oriche Leyva sped through NovaStella FK's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lukas Stålberg. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched NovaStella FK eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.