Gerrards 1 - 0 pølsevev (384220688)

It was an exceptionally sunny day for the crowd of 12000 that came out to Gerrards Knights Arena. Frederik Grytzka was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Ronny Hansen and Mikko Linkosalo. Gerrards tactics involved an interesting 4-4-2 combination. Lineup: Foss - Haga, Gulbrandsen, Augestad, Vollen - Levang, Sætre, Olafsen, Johannessen - Lindland, Kaasin.

A 4-4-2 alignment was the formation of choice for pølsevev. The following players had been chosen: Lehne - Iversen, Ersvik, Trosdahl, Johansen - Nilsen, Vik, Svarstad, Bredesen - Høgberg, Breivik.

A. Vik's lack of experience almost gave Gerrards a goal after 9 minutes, but the shot went right into the keeper's arms. Halftime score was 0 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to pølsevev, who controlled the ball 52 percent of the time.

67 minutes into the match, pølsevev nearly took the lead, as T. Høgberg broke through on the right. H. Foss made the save, however. The referee signaled a penalty for the home side after 68 minutes, amid vocal protests from the visitors. Gerrards fans erupted in celebration as A. Haga rifled the ball into the the top corner. 1 - 0! Gerrards's S. Augestad got himself booked for a foul. pølsevev had most of the ball, with 53 percent of possession.

Gerrards's top performer was clearly A. Haga. B. Olafsen turned in a dismal performance, however. pølsevev's best player was T. Høgberg. H. Ersvik was a disappointment, however. The match ends 1 - 0.