League Play-Off

Follaug Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Thomas Kind kicked off to start the match. Rune Otterlei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thomas Kind, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 7th match minute, Lafjord was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Sandli to maneuver through the defense. When Bjarte Løken came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Follaug BK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bjarte Løken couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Lafjord booed when Follaug BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Runar Walle didn't get a good kick on the ball. Follaug BK's Rune Otterlei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thomas Kind in the 15th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Thomas Kind in the 17th minute of play forced Follaug BK's goalkeeper Rune Otterlei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Storm Villanger received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Rune Otterlei tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rune Otterlei stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thomas Kind's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. After having played for 23 minutes, Storm Villanger managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lafjord's supporters crossed their fingers, but Storm Villanger was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Thomas Kind's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rune Otterlei was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Kristian Morland made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Alfred Bjørk sent off a good shot on target. In the 30thth minute of the game Storm Villanger who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Follaug BK's Rune Otterlei was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thomas Kind in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rune Otterlei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Follaug BK's Rune Otterlei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Storm Villanger in the 33rd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Thomas Kind's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rune Otterlei was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. In the 37th minute Thomas Kind shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rune Otterlei saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 39 minutes into the game, Storm Villanger cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Rune Otterlei was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thomas Kind in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rune Otterlei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thomas Kind blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rune Otterlei having to make a save. 47 minutes into the match, Lafjord's goal looked a bit too open when Bjarte Løken came free, but Kristian Morland reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Follaug BK players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Lafjord were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bjarte Løken made a kick off. Kristian Morland made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bjarte Løken in the 52nd minute of play. Rune Otterlei stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thomas Kind's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. Kristian Morland took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bjarte Løken, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Storm Villanger struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Rune Otterlei didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lafjord. Follaug BK's Rune Otterlei proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Follaug BK from getting a goal against them. Thomas Kinds short, quick shot in the 64thth minute got Rune Otterlei to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Rune Otterlei didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Stian Sveen went, in the 65th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. A hard shot 68 in the game by Thomas Kind from a close distance when the talented Rune Otterlei managed to make a qualified save. Follaug BK's players were relieved. With 71 minutes on the clock, Christian Sandli commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 70 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Lafjord! In the 73rd minute there was a penalty for Follaug BK. Torgeir Arvesen stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Kristian Morland. 1-2. If Storm Villanger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Storm Villanger struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Rune Otterlei didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lafjord. Storm Villanger recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stian Sveen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lafjord's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.