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BenKrossar Stadium
Spectators: 7756 (Terracing: 5819, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Holger Lindqvist took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 2 played minutes Hammarby IF got a freekick which was hit by Allan Hedström. If Benjamim Nóbrega had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hammarby IF's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Inge Valler in the 13th minute. Inge Valler made a great header on Hammarby IF's corner, it was just that BenKrossarna's Kristian Hellqvist managed to reach the ball for a save. Kristian Hellqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Holger Lindqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. After a rather tough play, BenKrossarna's Milton Guerra got a free kick in the 18th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Holger Lindqvist in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kristian Hellqvist saved BenKrossarna from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Holger Lindqvist in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kristian Hellqvist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kristian Hellqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Holger Lindqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 33rd match minute, Hammarby IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sebastian Dahlgren to maneuver through the defense. In the 37th minute Milton Guerra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dan Sikström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Holger Lindqvist in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kristian Hellqvist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dan Sikström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Göran Mårtensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After 47 minutes, Henrik Lindblom mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the BenKrossarna and the Hammarby IF players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th minute, Henrik Lindblom hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 48 minutes into the match, Hammarby IF's Inge Valler broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Benjamim Nóbrega made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Allan Hedström managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hammarby IF's supporters rose to their feet, but Allan Hedström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kristian Hellqvist breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Göran Mårtensson struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Dan Sikström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BenKrossarna. Holger Lindqvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Kristian Hellqvist made a huge save. Kristian Hellqvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Holger Lindqvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Holger Lindqvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kristian Hellqvist having to interfere. Holger Lindqvists short, quick shot in the 71stth minute got Kristian Hellqvist to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 75th match minute, BenKrossarna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eskil Alin to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, BenKrossarna's Kristian Hellqvist got control of the ball when Holger Lindqvist tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 86thth minute of the game Holger Lindqvist who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but BenKrossarna's Kristian Hellqvist was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Hammarby IF getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Holger Lindqvist hit a great ball. BenKrossarna were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Hammarby IF for a fine match.