Official Cup

Grivata Arena
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Fyrktorget FK's Jan Wennersten 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. When FC Grivata's Michael Laudrup in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fyrktorget FK's goalie prevented a goal. If Kristiyan Barov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 28 minutes into the match, FC Grivata's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Wennersten came free, but Thomas Sørensen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, Markus Ekgren cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Thomas Sørensen was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Michael Laudrup recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Henrik Enström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michael Laudrup in the 40th minute of play. After 41 minutes, Bertil Wennerlund mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Fyrktorget FK and the FC Grivata players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 41st minute, Bertil Wennerlund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot by Ivan Grivekov from long distance, 42 minutes into the match, got Henrik Enström's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jan Wennersten during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Fyrktorget FK's Jan Wennersten got a free kick in the 43rd minute. In the 44thth minute of the game Michael Laudrup who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Fyrktorget FK's Henrik Enström was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Michael Laudrup was the one to do the kick off. Henrik Enström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kristiyan Barov in the 55th minute of the match. After 56 played minutes FC Grivata got a freekick which was hit by Kalin Bonovski. Filiph Stenman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bertil Wennerlund was shown his second yellow card after 62 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Fyrktorget FK getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Bertil Wennerlund hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the match, FC Grivata's Ivan Grivekov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Henrik Enström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ivan Grivekov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 72nd minute of the match Fyrktorget FK got a corner. FC Grivata's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Petter Almqvist ran over to the corner to take the kick. Henrik Enström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michael Laudrup in the 73rd minute of play. In the 75th minute, Ivan Grivekov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Fyrktorget FK's goalkeeper Henrik Enström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 80th minute, Lyuben Dimiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Ivan Grivekov managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Grivata's supporters rose to their feet, but Ivan Grivekov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henrik Enström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Henrik Enström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kristiyan Barov, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. A collision led to Fyrktorget FK getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Petter Almqvist hit a great ball. After having played for 96 minutes, Kristiyan Barov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Grivata's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kristiyan Barov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC Grivata had played much better football throughout.