Friendly League

The Dribbel Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hjalmar Nyman kicked off to start the match. 2 minutes into the game, Bob De Loose recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alvar Thorsberg. Bob De Loose showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christiaan Van Leemputt in the 5th minute of play forced Åhus Absolut F.C's goalkeeper Alvar Thorsberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alvar Thorsberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christiaan Van Leemputt in the 7th minute of play. After 7 played minutes Christiaan Van Leemputt rounded Åhus Absolut F.C's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. Artur Swings who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Alvar Thorsberg when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 14 played minutes Åhus Absolut F.C got a freekick which was hit by Ted Tolsson. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christiaan Van Leemputt in the 15th minute of play forced Åhus Absolut F.C's goalkeeper Alvar Thorsberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alvar Thorsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christiaan Van Leemputt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, Åhus Absolut F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Christiaan Van Leemputt came free, but Alvar Thorsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the game, Stanny Smekens was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zero Gravity's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Åhus Absolut F.C the free kick. Stanny Smekens kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the match, Åhus Absolut F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Artur Swings came free, but Alvar Thorsberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Artur Swings could shoot a difficult shot in the 43rd minute, which Alvar Thorsberg however easily saved by the left post. Åhus Absolut F.C's Alvar Thorsberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christiaan Van Leemputt in the 44th minute of play. Alvar Thorsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christiaan Van Leemputt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The wind increased when Artur Swings made the kick off in the second half. Alvar Thorsberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christiaan Van Leemputt in the 53rd minute of play. Zero Gravity's Stanny Smekens got his second yellow card of the match in the 55th minute. The referee ordered Stanny Smekens off the ground. In the 56th minute, Stanny Smekens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Åhus Absolut F.C's Oskar Broberg was substituted for King Skott. After a rather tough play, Zero Gravity's Hans Jennis got a free kick in the 62nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Zero Gravity's zone, Hjalmar Nyman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tomm Huyghens came out of the goal and Hjalmar Nyman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robben De Raeijmaecker in the 66th minute of play forced Åhus Absolut F.C's goalkeeper Alvar Thorsberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Piet Bauwmans fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zero Gravity's protests and gave Piet Bauwmans a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Zero Gravity's Piet Bauwmans got a free kick in the 67th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ted Tolsson in the 69th minute of play forced Zero Gravity's goalkeeper Tomm Huyghens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Robben De Raeijmaecker scored 3-0 in the 74th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alvar Thorsberg, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Hjalmar Nyman kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. After 89 minutes Zero Gravity's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ted Tolsson who took care of the corner kick. Åhus Absolut F.C's Ted Tolsson was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Tomm Huyghens in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Artur Swings succeeded in the game's 91st minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 4-0. A collision led to Zero Gravity getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Piet Bauwmans hit a great ball. In the 96th minute of the match, Oskar Broberg got a very nice opportunity to score, but Tomm Huyghens was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Zero Gravity fans cheered their team off the field, for while Åhus Absolut F.C had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.