Challenge

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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. James Nicklin started the match with the kick off. Ian Bedford showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Stenkvist in the 8th minute of the match. Edward Bennet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from James Nicklin in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by James Nicklin in the 14th minute of play forced Republic of Jämtland's goalkeeper Edward Bennet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 16 played minutes Republic of Jämtland got a freekick which was hit by Hannes Kvarnström. James Nicklin charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed James Nicklin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, 5. Moat Monsters's James Nicklin got a free kick in the 23rd minute. After recieving a nice pass, Republic of Jämtland's Robin Lundgren tried to score from far away in the 23rd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. 27 minutes into the match, 5. Moat Monsters's goal looked a bit too open when Thomas Stenkvist came free, but Ian Bedford reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ian Bedford took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thomas Stenkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A nice corner shot did that Robin Lundgren got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ian Bedford quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Scott Wheeler recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Thomas Stenkvist to strike the kick off in the second half. James Nicklin in the 53rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Edward Bennet, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ian Bedford made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christian Tingberg in the 56th minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, 5. Moat Monsters's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Tingberg came free, but Ian Bedford reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, James Nicklin managed to get in a good position for a shot. 5. Moat Monsters's supporters rose to their feet, but James Nicklin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edward Bennet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 69 minutes into the match, Republic of Jämtland's Robin Lundgren broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Christian Tingberg kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Republic of Jämtland's Edward Bennet proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Republic of Jämtland from getting a goal against them. 5. Moat Monsters were awarded a corner in the 85th minute after Republic of Jämtland's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. John Randall took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Republic of Jämtland's goalie and right to Ibrahim Lawal. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Republic of Jämtland's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind 5. Moat Monsters's goalkeeper Ian Bedford, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Andreas Maier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Edward Bennet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ian Bedford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thomas Stenkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. In the 94th match minute, 5. Moat Monsters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by James Nicklin to maneuver through the defense.