League

Vänersvallen
Spectators: 7283 (Terracing: 5464, Seating: 1675, VIP seats: 144) Real Betis FC's Francisco Patxi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Michael Arvidsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Viriato Almeida in the 3rd minute of play. Roland Arenius made in the 6th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Nils Springer however managed to control. 7 minutes into the match, Vänersborgs IF 's Alfons Bergström sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bernt Ljung narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Vänersborgs IF booed when Real Betis FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fredric Grönberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabriel Modig struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Bernt Ljung didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vänersborgs IF . An unexpectedly hard shot by Raul Nogueira in the 20th minute of play forced Vänersborgs IF 's goalkeeper Michael Arvidsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Real Betis FC's Francisco Patxi in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vänersborgs IF 's goalie prevented a goal. Vänersborgs IF 's Alfons Bergström came free and shot a quick shot against goal 26 minutes in the game, fortunately Bernt Ljung had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Bernt Ljung didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 32nd minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. If Viriato Almeida had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 42nd minute, Gabriel Modig fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Bernt Ljung made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfons Bergström in the 43rd minute. Filip Lund kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Alfons Bergström stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Real Betis FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filip Lund to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Real Betis FC's Francisco Patxi got a free kick in the 54th minute. Bernt Ljung made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfons Bergström in the 58th minute of play. The supporters of Vänersborgs IF booed when Real Betis FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexsandro Leal didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Vänersborgs IF 's Michael Arvidsson got control of the ball when Viriato Almeida tried to sneak it across the goal line. 77 minutes had been played when some careless play by Real Betis FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gustaf Magnusson was slow to take the kick. During this time Vänersborgs IF 's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Göran Hernström managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. When Vänersborgs IF 's Gabriel Modig in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Betis FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Vänersborgs IF 's Alfons Bergström in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Betis FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Real Betis FC defense, Alfons Bergström kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Bernt Ljung. The Real Betis FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Bernt Ljung should have stopped the shot. In the 96th minute Alfons Bergström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernt Ljung saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vänersborgs IF 's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.