Official Cup

United 11 Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Şerif Kutlualp got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, Peder Fagrell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 5th minute Yu Hong Liang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michel Biörnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Şerif Kutlualps short, quick shot in the 6thth minute got Roland Alström to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Roland Alström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aquiles Tróia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. United 11 FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bernardo Silva in the 13th minute. The corner ended in Thomas Nyström almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Roland Alström did a great save. 15 minutes into the match, United 11 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Yu Hong Liang came free, but Michel Biörnberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 16 minutes United 11 FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mats Hermansson who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Hala Madrid Iraki FC's corner Ciro Di Marzio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Michel Biörnberg quite easily take care of the ball. In the 21st minute Ciro Di Marzio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michel Biörnberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Michel Biörnberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yu Hong Liang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A sloppy throw-in by Bernardo Silva in the 27th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Mark Åberg. United 11 FC's Michel Biörnberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yu Hong Liang in the 29th minute of play. Silvio Ham's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Roland Alström read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. After 33 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Hala Madrid Iraki FC! When the match had been going on for 35 minutes, United 11 FC's Aquiles Tróia got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Roland Alström. In the 37th minute, Bernardo Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40thth minute of the game Aquiles Tróia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Roland Alström was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The corner led Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Ciro Di Marzio to a score. 1-1 in the 46th minute.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Yu Hong Liang was the one to do the kick off. Michel Biörnberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcelo Gallarde in the 51st minute. Roland Alström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquiles Tróia, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 59th minute United 11 FC were awarded a corner. Bernardo Silva went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led United 11 FC's Bernardo Silva to fire away a dangerous shot which Roland Alström despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Roland Alström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Şerif Kutlualp, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Roland Alström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvio Ham, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Şerif Kutlualp in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Roland Alström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Hala Madrid Iraki FC's zone, Aquiles Tróia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roland Alström came out of the goal and Aquiles Tróia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Timos Mitrofanis was substituted for Marcelo Gallarde. Hala Madrid Iraki FC's Kristian Tillman was substituted for Ciro Di Marzio. United 11 FC made a substitution. Sven-Arne Dalman replaced Dick Stålberg. Kristian Tillman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Michel Biörnberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. In the 78th minute, Mats Hermansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 80 minutes had been played when some careless play by Hala Madrid Iraki FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bernardo Silva was slow to take the kick. During this time United 11 FC's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Thomas Nyström managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Kristian Tillmans short, quick shot in the 84thth minute got Michel Biörnberg to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Yu Hong Liang fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michel Biörnberg having to interfere. Michel Biörnberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mats Hermansson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 91 minutes into the match, United 11 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mats Hermansson came free, but Michel Biörnberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.