League

A.öcalan
Spectators: 9258 (Terracing: 6945, Seating: 2129, VIP seats: 184) NTA19's Rune Tronstad 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. After having played for 3 minutes, Válbson Paes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Totentanz's supporters crossed their fingers, but Válbson Paes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 5 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Válbson Paes came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Rune Grøndalen managed to get in a good position for a shot. NTA19's supporters rose to their feet, but Rune Grøndalen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jacek Chuchro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Totentanz fans' excitement grew in the 8th match minute when Totentanz's Válbson Paes looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. A collision led to NTA19 getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Jan-Kenneth Frøystad hit a great ball. Válbson Paes who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 14thth minute tested the skills of Jan-Frode Aarseth when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 16 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Válbson Paes came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Totentanz's zone, Chris Godø stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jacek Chuchro came out of the goal and Chris Godø tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth got control of the ball when Válbson Paes tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, NTA19's Jan-Kenneth Frøystad got a free kick in the 19th minute. When the match clock showed 25 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Válbson Paes sped through NTA19's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jan-Frode Aarseth. Jacek Chuchro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rune Tronstad, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Jan-Kenneth Frøystad charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jan-Kenneth Frøystad the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 28 played minutes NTA19 got a freekick which was hit by Jan-Kenneth Frøystad. Jacek Chuchro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rune Grøndalen, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Jan-Frode Aarseth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Válbson Paes's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. NTA19 were awarded a corner in the 37th minute after Totentanz's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jan-Kenneth Frøystad took the corner. When Totentanz's Válbson Paes in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NTA19's goalie prevented a goal. Jan-Frode Aarseth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Válbson Paes's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Válbson Paes in the 47th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Válbson Paes was the one to do the kick off. Jo Lønning might have been able to make a better finish in the 51st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jan-Frode Aarseth. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jo Lønning ran back to his position shaking his head. 51 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Jo Lønning came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 52nd minute, Jan-Kenneth Frøystad hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55thth minute of the game Válbson Paes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Rune Tronstad who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of Jacek Chuchro when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Tore Strømsnes hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute, NTA19's Ørjan Hauger seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Ørjan Hauger the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of NTA19 protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Ørjan Hauger had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 62nd match minute, NTA19 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ørjan Hauger to maneuver through the defense. It was beautiful to see Totentanz's Tore Strømsnes in action when he in the 63rd minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! In the 76th minute, Válbson Paes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jan-Frode Aarseth was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Jacek Chuchro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rune Tronstad in the 79th minute. 82 minutes into the match, NTA19's goal looked a bit too open when Válbson Paes came free, but Jan-Frode Aarseth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 84 minutes into the match, Totentanz's goalkeeper Jacek Chuchro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rune Tronstad. Válbson Paes took the ball and in the 86 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jan-Frode Aarseth. Jan-Frode Aarseth dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. Jacek Chuchro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rune Grøndalen, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. After 92 minutes, Válbson Paes made it 6-0 with a short kick to the right side. NTA19's Jan-Frode Aarseth tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Totentanz had played much better football throughout.