Charterhouse were buoyant after their win over San Antonio Utd yesterday, but as rain started to fall over Kviberg's pitches, IFK Kumla from Stockholm proved to be too street wise for our young lads. A referee, who was negligent for want of a better word, allowed several nasty tackles, elbows and punches to happen with no punishment and Charterhouse, distracted by this, were not able to match their formidable opponents. One nil down after a few minutes and conceding two more goals in the first half through poor defending, left the schoolboys with an uphill task. A perfectly good goal was disallowed for offside and this might have made the difference at half time. During the second half the Swedes remained strong, the referee lost the plot and he handed out yellow cards for minor offences but missed the big ones. Charterhouse were credited with some impressive moves which might have led to a consolation goal, but their greatest attribute in this game was to remain honest and fair in the way they went about their business. This match was not a great advert for Gothia footballing ethic, thankfully the Carthusians maintained high standards of behaviour.
San Antonio Utd won their match v Norwegians, Skiold 2-1 so Charterhouse now sits third in the table, but should beat Skiold tomorrow. I can't see the Americans beating Kumla.
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