League Play-Off

Oviken Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Christian Walmarsson got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Ture Trulsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Conny Sundström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Conny Sundström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Walmarsson in the 4th minute of the match. Oviken RK's Conny Sundström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ture Trulsson in the 12th minute of play. After 15 played minutes Blidö got a freekick which was hit by Max Back. Adrian Springfält didn't quite understand what happened when in the 17 minute of the game managed to get a great opportunity for a goal and then missed the goal by a feet. Christian Walmarsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Conny Sundström having to interfere. 28 minutes into the match, Oviken RK's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Walmarsson came free, but Conny Sundström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 33 minutes, Olof Fors mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Blidö and the Oviken RK players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Blidö getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Olof Fors hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Henrik Dalkvist managed to get in a good position for a shot. Oviken RK's supporters rose to their feet, but Henrik Dalkvist was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tord Bjursell breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 35 minutes into the match, Blidö's goalkeeper Tord Bjursell had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jimmie Eckegren. Bengt Wallman kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Conny Sundström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Walmarsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 43 minutes, Gert Andersson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Oviken RK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gert Andersson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 44th minute of the game, Erland Hultman landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. After 44 played minutes Blidö got a freekick which was hit by Boris Stor. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jimmie Eckegren was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Kennet Christoffersson made a precise shot to the right of Conny Sundström. Oviken RK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Ture Trulsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Conny Sundström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ture Trulsson struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Conny Sundström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Blidö. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 63rd minute of the game. One of Oviken RK:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Blidö:s goal. After 68 minutes, Rasmus Julin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Oviken RK and the Blidö players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Blidö booed when Oviken RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rasmus Julin didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 71 minutes, Christian Walmarsson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Blidö's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christian Walmarsson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Conny Sundström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Walmarsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 75 played minutes Oviken RK got a freekick which was hit by Gert Andersson. In the 77th minute of the match Blidö got a corner. Oviken RK's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Arvin Edström ran over to the corner to take the kick. Blidö's Arvin Edström was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Conny Sundström in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Christian Walmarsson struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Conny Sundström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Blidö. If Olof Fors had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Christian Walmarsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Gert Andersson fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Oviken RK's protests and gave Gert Andersson a yellow card for diving instead. After a defensive mix-up in Oviken RK's zone, Christian Walmarsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Conny Sundström came out of the goal and Christian Walmarsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Blidö'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.