League Play-Off

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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lars Ekblom kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute Lars Ekblom shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cesare Varglien saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute Spruttarna were awarded a corner. Thomas Strömberg went to the cornerflag to take it. Thomas Strömberg made a great header on Spruttarna's corner, it was just that Empo FF's Cesare Varglien managed to reach the ball for a save. 7 minutes into the game, Remigio Leoncio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Alf Jonasson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 13th minute Tota Totti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alf Jonasson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Spike Delamore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alf Jonasson was out of position in the 18 minute of play, and Tota Totti capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Tota Totti really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. 24 minutes had been played when some careless play by Spruttarna's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Isac Mellbad was slow to take the kick. During this time Empo FF's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Empo FF's corner Isac Mellbad fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Alf Jonasson quite easily take care of the ball. Simon Gabrielsson came free with the goalkeeper in the 27th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alf Jonasson could save by the left post. Alf Jonasson was out of position in the 29 minute of play, and Spike Delamore capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Spike Delamore really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. Alf Jonasson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Spike Delamore went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. After a defensive mix-up in Spruttarna's zone, Remigio Leoncio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alf Jonasson came out of the goal and Remigio Leoncio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Spruttarna getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Henry Nordström hit a great ball. When %teams%'s Remigio Leoncio was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 5-0 just inside the left pole, 41 minutes into the game. Alf Jonasson was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. 47 minutes into the match, Empo FF's Tota Totti sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alf Jonasson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

After some careless play in the Spruttarna defense, Remigio Leoncio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alf Jonasson. The Spruttarna fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alf Jonasson should have stopped the shot. Christoffer Wallengren charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Christoffer Wallengren the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Spruttarna's Christoffer Wallengren got a free kick in the 57th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Tota Totti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Empo FF's supporters rose to their feet, but Tota Totti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alf Jonasson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alf Jonasson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Isac Mellbad went, in the 59th minute, to the upper right corner, 7-0 was the resulting score. Empo FF's Remigio Leoncio got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 67 minutes into the match, Spike Delamore had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alf Jonasson. Spruttarna's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Spike Delamore was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 8-0. In the 72nd minute, Spike Delamore 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. Alf Jonasson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kasper Johnsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Alf Jonasson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Remigio Leoncio went, in the 74th minute, to the upper right corner, 10-0 was the resulting score. Kasper Johnsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cesare Varglien took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lars Ekblom, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Remigio Leoncio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alf Jonasson having to interfere. Helge Örn could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Cesare Varglien made a huge save. In the 89th minute Spruttarna were awarded a corner. Thomas Strömberg went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Spruttarna's Thomas Strömberg to fire away a dangerous shot which Cesare Varglien despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After some careless play in the Spruttarna defense, Remigio Leoncio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alf Jonasson. The Spruttarna fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alf Jonasson should have stopped the shot. Empo FF walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.