League Play-Off

Lenhovda
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Casper Björkkvist managed to get in a good position for a shot. Aspabruk IK's supporters rose to their feet, but Casper Björkkvist was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sören Ahlin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nils Österlund in the 7th minute of play forced Aspabruk IK's goalkeeper Stellan Stenkvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Timmy Wallin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sören Ahlin having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Timmy Wallin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Aspabruk IK's supporters rose to their feet, but Timmy Wallin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sören Ahlin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 16 played minutes Lenhovda IFK got a freekick which was hit by Jonny Odin. If Nils Österlund had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 28 minutes into the game, Bernt Pååk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aspabruk IK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lenhovda IFK the free kick. Bernt Pååk kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 30th minute, Åke Colin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 33rd match minute, Lenhovda IFK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Åke Colin to maneuver through the defense. Sören Ahlin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casper Björkkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniel Boberg charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Daniel Boberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Aspabruk IK booed when Lenhovda IFK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Boberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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 away team seemed most concentrated when Nils Österlund stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Lennart Back was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lenhovda IFK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Aspabruk IK the free kick. Lennart Back kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Timmy Wallin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Sören Ahlin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Casper Björkkvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Sören Ahlin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nils Österlund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Stellan Stenkvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Timmy Wallin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sören Ahlin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. If Timmy Wallin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sören Ahlin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casper Björkkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Timmy Wallin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sören Ahlin having to interfere. After 69 played minutes Aspabruk IK got a freekick which was hit by Casper Björkkvist. Casper Björkkvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sören Ahlin having to interfere. Jimmy Soned hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nils Österlund in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stellan Stenkvist saved Aspabruk IK from getting behind. If Lennart Back had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Nils Österlund sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 97 minutes into the match, Aspabruk IK's Timmy Wallin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Sören Ahlin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.