Galaxy is and in playoffs

Galaxy versus Silja Sereande at Kaknäs stadium (Stockholm) – 15th of May kick off 13:00 local time. This is second game in group C of the Tallink Cup 2017.

Galaxy has played already their first game in this group. It was against Romantika under Latvian flag, where Galaxy won and proved that they are strong again this year. Now their next game against Finnish colleagues. Serenade hasn’t yet reached so far to medals in this tournament, where their best was 2014 fourth place. These teams have played against each other three times, where Galaxy has won it each time and then their run towards the silver medals again and again. If Galaxy will win this game, then they are through to playoffs.

Let the game began, Galaxy versus Serenade, Swedish seamen against seamen from Finland. The game basically started with penalty for Galaxy, what their striker Aganovic scored with no problem. Galaxy feels motivated and is making pressure and Serenade is in some difficulties in defense. Good gross pass to Galaxy midfielder Nivalainen, who kicks ball from the ground to the goal. Galaxy player has a knee injury and cannot play anymore. Halt time whistle 2:0 for Galaxy. Second half and Serenade is finding their possibilities to score, but no luck. Galaxy striker Aganovic is moving skillfully the ball and scores his second and third for the team. It seems that the game is done, but then started to happen, many injuries in Swedish team and Serenade scores finally their first and right after that the second goal, what was beautiful strong ball from the distance. Serenades pressure lasted until the final whistle, but it was not enough. Both teams did good game, but this game was for Galaxy.

Final score Galaxy versus Serenade 3:2 (half time 2:0). Galaxy is and in playoffs.

Goals: Annes Aganovic (Galaxy) 4´ 1:0 pen; 50´ 3:0
Daniel Nivalainen (Galaxy) 26´ 2:0
Niko Partanen (Serenade) 57´ 1:3; 66´ 2:3

Referee: Ferit Us

The next and the third and the last game in group C, Romantika versus Serenade shall be 27th May in Stockholm, where will be clarified, who is the second team to continue to quarterfinals from this group.
Taavi Tiivel
Tallink Cup