Janstorps AIF vs. BBK - match report

A rainy Saturday morning was the back drop for another spirited performance from BBK P-13. This time the opposition was Janstorps AIF, a real local derby. After two defeats on the bounce against Simrishamn and Tomelilla, this was a must win game. However we knew it was not going to be an easy against a much improved Janstorp team and so it proved.

The first half was a very scrappy affair with neither team really taking control of the game. Both teams worked very hard at cancelling each other out, with very few clear goal scoring chances. Janstorp pressed and chased the Blentarp players giving them no time on the ball. This resulted in Blentarp never really getting their passing game together. This was not helped with the Blentarps BK becoming too compact in the centre of the park and not using the wings to break down the Janstorp defence.

At half-time the game was carefully balanced at 0-0, with neither team looking like they were going to score. The second half started with Blentarps BK coming out the strongest, spreading out the play and making use of the wingers to run at the Janstorp players. This gave us more room and we began to stretch the play.

Blentarps first goal came directly from a corner on the left hand side. Zaak crossed the ball in and Albin cleverly back heeled the ball past the goalkeeper. The goal suddenly sparked the Blentarp team into life with some good passing along the left hand side between Felix, Jonte and Zaak starting to open up the Janstorp defence. Blentarp started to get more of the ball and began to stretch the Janstorp midfield. This led to a number of chances, including a shot hitting the post. However, at 0-1 it was still a very close and as Blentarp pushed forward for a second goal, Janstorp played a clever ball through the centre of the Blentarp defence and coolly slotted the ball home to make it 1-1.

With six minutes remaining Blentarps BK sensed they could still win the game and after continued pressure Zaak was fouled on the edge of the penalty box when clear on goal. The scene was set for a Felix power driver from the free kick and so it proved. Felix lined himself up and drove the ball past the goalkeeper and inside the left post to make it 1-2. The goal being greeted with large cheers from the travelling BBK fans.

Blentarps BBK had 3 minutes to hold on, with all the players in blue being encouraged to say behind the ball and defend Markus’ goal with their lives. As in the previous two matches Blentarps BK worked and pressed. It was very encouraging to see in the last 10 minutes, we began to take control the game with our improved fitness making the difference. We face another tough test on Thursday when we play Liga 06 IF at IP.

Come on you blues!