After being behind with either 3 or 2 with 20 min to go in the last two meetings with Nippon on Fridays, Vikings was determined to do it differently this time around.

Due to some last minut cancellations Vikings only had 2 subs, but still had a very strong squad.

Vikings got the lead quickly on a corner where Leslie put it in after a reflection from Keeper/Defender. Shortly after that on another set piece Vikings got the 2-0 lead with a header from Alex.
Vikings was in control at this timeand was playing it well around. However a fast break from Nippon resulted in a goal and Nippon saw chances to equalize. But Vikings didn't want it that way, Leslie got the ball outside the box and with a quick turn he fired only to hit the post, but luckily US was where he was suppose to be and put it in to make it 3-1.
Before the half after some nice combinations on the left from the youngsters the ball ended up at the feet of Simon on a pass from Jonas L and Simon put it in for 4-1 with no chance for the keeper.

2nd half was a different game. Nippon came blazing out and managed to put pressure on the Vikings for most of the half. It became 4-2 after Vikings lost it on the midfield and Nippon quickly passed it wide left and after a cross Simon scored another goal, unfortunately in the wrong end.
Vikings had some good chances in second half and could build on the lead, but didn't manage to do so with the final touch.

Thanks to Nippon for a fair played game. Playing much better than what the table is showing. Also thanks to the ref for a good game.

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