League Play-Off

Nordan Stadium
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zin el Din Zidan kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Bergnorden IF booed when Pattaya Dolphins F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oskar Vinström didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Zin el Din Zidan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bergnorden IF's supporters rose to their feet, but Zin el Din Zidan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Thomas Ahlstedt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Oskar Vinström came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Pattaya Dolphins F.C 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 Oskar Vinström couldn't finish the play. In the 11th minute, Harald Klack hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pattaya Dolphins F.C's Thomas Ahlstedt proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Pattaya Dolphins F.C from getting a goal against them. In the 14th minute, Michael Löv hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sixten Bokelund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sven Ambjörnsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sixten Bokelund showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oskar Vinström, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Håkan Apelquist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Håkan Apelquist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sixten Bokelund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Håkan Apelquist in the 26th minute of the match. Bergnorden IF's Sixten Bokelund played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thomas Johansson in the 33rd minute of play. Pattaya Dolphins F.C were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after Bergnorden IF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Håkan Apelquist took the corner. After 37 minutes of play, Pattaya Dolphins F.C's Oskar Vinström made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sixten Bokelund was left in no man's land by his defense there! Sven Ambjörnsson struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Sixten Bokelund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pattaya Dolphins F.C. When Sven Ambjörnsson came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the Pattaya Dolphins F.C 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 Sven Ambjörnsson couldn't finish the play. Bengt-Arne Fors kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Pattaya Dolphins F.C's Sven Ambjörnsson got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Håkan Apelquist stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ove Wiberg hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Pattaya Dolphins F.C's Håkan Apelquist got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Sven Ambjörnsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 57 minutes into the game, Fredrik Dahlqvist was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bergnorden IF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pattaya Dolphins F.C the free kick. After 57 played minutes Bergnorden IF got a freekick which was hit by Fredrik Dahlqvist. Sixten Bokelund showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Håkan Apelquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Håkan Apelquist struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Sixten Bokelund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pattaya Dolphins F.C. In the 63rd minute, Sven Ambjörnsson got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Bergnorden IF's defense didn't have a chance, in the 64th minute, when Håkan Apelquist scored to the left of an out of position Sixten Bokelund, making the score, 0-3. Thomas Ahlstedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zin el Din Zidan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Håkan Apelquist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Sixten Bokelund tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sixten Bokelund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oskar Vinström in the 76th minute of the match. A collision led to Pattaya Dolphins F.C getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Michael Löv hit a great ball. 81 minutes into the game, Bergnorden IF's Zin el Din Zidan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thomas Ahlstedt made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. If Thomas Johansson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 89 played minutes Bergnorden IF got a freekick which was hit by Lars-Erik Gustafsson. After a defensive mix-up in Bergnorden IF's zone, Sven Ambjörnsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sixten Bokelund came out of the goal and Sven Ambjörnsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pattaya Dolphins F.C'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.