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Ljungdalen Stadion
Spectators: 7695 (Terracing: 5772, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Staffan Hermansson took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 2 played minutes FC Ibra got a freekick which was hit by Marcus Persson. When Malte Månsson came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Ljungdalen 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 Malte Månsson couldn't finish the play. Alf Pettersson's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Jörgen Classon skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Joakim Alegren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jörgen Classon having to interfere. Alf Pettersson struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Jörgen Classon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ljungdalen. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benjamin Deckbergh in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sven Pihlwall prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 21 minutes into the match, FC Ibra's goalkeeper Jörgen Classon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alf Pettersson. Jörgen Classon was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alf Pettersson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 29 minute of play. Benjamin Deckbergh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sven Pihlwall having to interfere. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Ibra's goalkeeper Jörgen Classon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 41st minute, Ljungdalen's Nicklas Sandberg ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jörgen Classon. Jörgen Classon yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-0. Alf Pettersson who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 44thth minute tested the skills of Jörgen Classon when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 48 minutes, Jörgen Classon successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Alf Pettersson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Marcus Persson hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Malte Månsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ljungdalen's supporters rose to their feet, but Malte Månsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jörgen Classon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alf Pettersson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jörgen Classon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alf Pettersson in the 58th minute of play forced FC Ibra's goalkeeper Jörgen Classon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Staffan Hermansson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After having played for 70 minutes, Alf Pettersson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ljungdalen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alf Pettersson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alf Pettersson in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jörgen Classon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to FC Ibra getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Bo Hamberg hit a great ball. In the 79th minute of the match, Staffan Hermansson got a very nice opportunity to score, but Sven Pihlwall was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Staffan Hermansson got free with Sven Pihlwall in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Manfred Karlsson kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Alf Pettersson 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. Ljungdalen were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FC Ibra for a fine match.