League Play-Off

Boston Celtic Arena
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Stig-Åke Kalfhage started the match with the kick off. In the 4th minute, Stig-Åke Kalfhage made a precise shot to the right of Jim Hellqvist. Sparta Maximus's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. The crowd rose to their feet as Timmy Damm kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Herman Vallander. That made the score 2-1 in the 11 minute of play. In the 14thth minute of the game Rutger Stenqvist who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sparta Maximus's Jim Hellqvist was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jim Hellqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stig-Åke Kalfhage, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the match, Sparta Maximus's goal looked a bit too open when Rutger Stenqvist came free, but Jim Hellqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jim Hellqvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stig-Åke Kalfhage in the 21st minute of play. Jim Hellqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wilhelm Holmberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pär Åberg during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 22 played minutes Sparta Maximus got a freekick which was hit by Pär Åberg. Allan Hjelm who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 26thth minute tested the skills of Herman Vallander when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Sparta Maximus's Allan Hjelm got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 35 minutes into the match, Sparta Maximus's goal looked a bit too open when Stig-Åke Kalfhage came free, but Jim Hellqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nils-Åke Cane kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the game, Wilhelm Holmberg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Jim Hellqvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Gullbrandstorp booed when Sparta Maximus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timmy Damm didn't get a good kick on the ball.

In the 54th minute, Stig-Åke Kalfhage made a precise shot to the right of Jim Hellqvist. Sparta Maximus's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. Sparta Maximus's Anders Alin got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Timmy Damm sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Timmy Damm in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Herman Vallander saved Gullbrandstorp from getting behind. Herman Vallander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Allan Hjelm in the 65th minute of the match. Jim Hellqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stig-Åke Kalfhage, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. The supporters of Gullbrandstorp booed when Sparta Maximus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anders Alin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Albert Kvick received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jim Hellqvist came out and tried to block the shot, but Albert Kvick slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 72nd minute. Timmy Damm blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Herman Vallander having to make a save. Gullbrandstorp's Herman Vallander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anders Alin in the 81st minute of play. 82 minutes into the match, Gullbrandstorp's goal looked a bit too open when Timmy Damm came free, but Herman Vallander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, Gullbrandstorp's goal looked a bit too open when Allan Hjelm came free, but Herman Vallander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rutger Stenqvist's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jim Hellqvist firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Gullbrandstorp's zone, Allan Hjelm stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Herman Vallander came out of the goal and Allan Hjelm tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jim Hellqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stig-Åke Kalfhage in the 94th minute of the match. Wilhelm Holmberg received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jim Hellqvist came out and tried to block the shot, but Wilhelm Holmberg slotted it home off the left post making it 2-5 in the 95th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Gullbrandstorp walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.