League Play-Off

Hattrick 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. Adrian Ekrot started the match with the kick off. Per-Arne Broman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hannes Siöman having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Per-Arne Broman got free with Hannes Siöman in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 14th minute, one of Strömsbruk:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Strömsbruk. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Adrian Ekrot managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hattrick FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Adrian Ekrot was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hannes Siöman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adrian Ekrot recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Per-Arne Broman's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 27thth minute, Hannes Siöman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Pär Ekelund came out of the goal in the 28th minute to try and stop a shot by Strömsbruk's Tom Torstensson. But to his dismay, Tom Torstensson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Ekrot in the 33rd minute of play forced Strömsbruk's goalkeeper Hannes Siöman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nils-Erik Fastesson scored 1-2 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pär Ekelund, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpected shot in the 41st minute by Per-Arne Broman got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After a defensive mix-up in Strömsbruk's zone, Adrian Ekrot stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hannes Siöman came out of the goal and Adrian Ekrot tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tom Torstensson made a kick off. The Hattrick FC fans' excitement grew in the 52nd match minute when Hattrick FC's Adrian Ekrot looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Per-Arne Broman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Adrian Ekrot scored 3-2 in the 58th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hannes Siöman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Adrian Ekrot struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Hannes Siöman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hattrick FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adrian Ekrot in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hannes Siöman saved Strömsbruk from getting behind. After 65 played minutes Hattrick FC got a freekick which was hit by Per-Arne Broman. Per-Arne Broman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Hannes Siöman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nils-Erik Fastesson kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. The supporters of Hattrick FC booed when Strömsbruk was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kjell-Arne Nilsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Per-Arne Broman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Strömsbruk defense, Per-Arne Broman kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hannes Siöman. The Strömsbruk fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hannes Siöman should have stopped the shot. If Adrian Ekrot had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 83rd minute, Per-Arne Broman 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. Hannes Siöman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Per-Arne Broman in the 85th minute of play. When Hattrick FC's Adrian Ekrot in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Strömsbruk's goalie prevented a goal. When Stefan Engström came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Strömsbruk 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 Stefan Engström couldn't finish the play. Hattrick FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.