Official Cup

Råsunda 1891
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Raul Oton kicked off to start the match. Mikael Meck might have been able to make a better finish in the 2nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dario Txanton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mikael Meck ran back to his position shaking his head. Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save Real Favaloro from getting a goal against them. In the 12th minute Mikael Meck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dario Txanton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 14 minutes into the game, Jörgen Byström threw the ball into play from the sideline. Real Favaloro's Carmelo Javiero quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The Melchester Rovers fans' excitement grew in the 15th match minute when Melchester Rovers's Mikael Meck 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. Mikael Meck's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Dario Txanton skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Melchester Rovers's Ronny Westerberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgard Segio in the 23rd minute of play. Örjan Kvick could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Dario Txanton made a huge save. Dario Txanton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Örjan Kvick in the 24th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raul Oton in the 26th minute of play forced Melchester Rovers's goalkeeper Ronny Westerberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 27 played minutes Melchester Rovers got a freekick which was hit by Hans Svensson. In the 27th minute Raul Oton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronny Westerberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dario Txanton had great luck who in the 29thth minute grab hold of the ball when Mikael Meck from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Ronny Westerberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Segio in the 31st minute of the match. 33 minutes in the game Jörgen Byström did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Ian Ekenberg. Dalmacio Che hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Hans Svensson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dario Txanton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Dario Txanton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mårten Abrahamsson in the 42nd minute. 43 minutes into the match, Real Favaloro's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Langoni came free, but Dario Txanton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton got control of the ball when Mikael Meck tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the last second Dario Txanton throw himself and got hold of the ball when Mikael Meck in the 47thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Melchester Rovers's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hans Svensson in the 49th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mikael Meck to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Mårten Abrahamsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Melchester Rovers's supporters rose to their feet, but Mårten Abrahamsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dario Txanton breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dario Txanton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Örjan Kvick, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mikael Meck in the 57th minute of play forced Real Favaloro's goalkeeper Dario Txanton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edgard Segio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Ronny Westerberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Mikael Meck's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dario Txanton was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. When Epifanio Ixaka fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Favaloro's protests and gave Epifanio Ixaka a yellow card for diving instead. Epifanio Ixaka kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 62 minutes into the match, Real Favaloro's goal looked a bit too open when Mårten Abrahamsson came free, but Dario Txanton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, Mikael Meck notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton. Dario Txanton was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 67thth minute of the game Mikael Meck who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Carmelo Javiero hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mikael Meck in the 71st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mikael Meck in the 74th minute of play forced Real Favaloro's goalkeeper Dario Txanton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Mikael Meck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mikael Meck in the 79th minute of play. In the 80th minute of the match Melchester Rovers got a corner. Real Favaloro's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hans Svensson ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Melchester Rovers's corner Hans Svensson fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dario Txanton quite easily take care of the ball. Dario Txanton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mårten Abrahamsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Basilio Anaya during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 84th minute, Basilio Anaya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudio Guerrero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dario Txanton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mikael Meck in the 91st minute of the match. Real Favaloro's Dario Txanton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mikael Meck in the 93rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mikael Meck in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dario Txanton saved Real Favaloro from getting behind. Dario Txanton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikael Meck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With 98 minutes on the clock, Dalmacio Che commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 97 minutes into the game, one of Real Favaloro:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Hans Svensson placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Melchester Rovers fully deserved thier win.