League Play-Off

Fagerås
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Kinnarp's Nicklas Engström started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kinnarp's goalkeeper Aron Eliasson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Kinnarp's Aron Eliasson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximilian Åkerberg in the 10th minute of play. Kevin Lööf scored 0-1 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Maximilian Igelström, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 19 minutes into the game, Nicklas Engström cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Maximilian Igelström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Aron Eliasson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kim Malm in the 23rd minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Nicklas Engström had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maximilian Igelström. Fagerås IFK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nicklas Engström was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Nicklas Engström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Maximilian Igelström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jens-Ola Gustavsson got free with Aron Eliasson in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 32 minutes into the match, Kinnarp's goalkeeper Aron Eliasson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jens-Ola Gustavsson. Stig Ekrot kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Kim Malm fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aron Eliasson having to interfere. Jens-Ola Gustavsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Aron Eliasson made a huge save. After having played for 46 minutes, Nicklas Engström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kinnarp's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nicklas Engström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kim Malm was the one to do the kick off. When Kinnarp's Nicklas Engström in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fagerås IFK's goalie prevented a goal. When Stig Ekrot fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kinnarp's protests and gave Stig Ekrot a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Kinnarp getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Stig Ekrot hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jens-Ola Gustavsson in the 55th minute of play forced Kinnarp's goalkeeper Aron Eliasson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kurt Nyman hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Kevin Lööf recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Kinnarp's Nicklas Engström in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fagerås IFK's goalie prevented a goal. Kevin Lööf sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kinnarp's Nicklas Engström got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jens-Ola Gustavsson took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aron Eliasson. Aron Eliasson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 78th minute, Kim Malm left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Fagerås IFK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Kevin Lööf struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Maximilian Igelström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kinnarp. After having played for 84 minutes, Nicklas Engström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kinnarp's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nicklas Engström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jens-Ola Gustavsson struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Aron Eliasson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fagerås IFK. In the 89th minute Kim Malm shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aron Eliasson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Kinnarp's goalkeeper Aron Eliasson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jens-Ola Gustavsson in the 94th minute of play forced Kinnarp's goalkeeper Aron Eliasson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kinnarp played a much better game than Fagerås IFK and deserved their victory. The Fagerås IFK players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.