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Anfield Gold Road
Spectators: 7495 (Terracing: 5622, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) An unexpectedly hard shot by Mikael Sjöberg in the 5th minute of play forced Svängsta RK's goalkeeper Freddie Ekström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Erling Heggert kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Sigvard Brun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, The Kop Boys's Björn Flink got a free kick in the 12th minute. Alfons Österlund scored 0-1 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Kenny Åkerman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Walter Kullander fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Freddie Ekström having to interfere. If Walter Kullander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Björn Flink hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Hugo Wallander took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 30th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kenny Åkerman. The Kop Boys's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Walter Kullander got free with Freddie Ekström in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sigvard Brun took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kenny Åkerman. Kenny Åkerman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mikael Sjöberg in the 38th minute of play forced Svängsta RK's goalkeeper Freddie Ekström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Mikael Sjöberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sigvard Brun fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kenny Åkerman having to interfere. Mikael Sjöberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Svängsta RK were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mikael Sjöberg to make the kick off. Freddie Ekström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikael Sjöberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kenny Åkerman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sigvard Brun, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The supporters of Svängsta RK booed when The Kop Boys was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven-Åke Hammarström didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kenny Åkerman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sigvard Brun in the 61st minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, Svängsta RK's goal looked a bit too open when Walter Kullander came free, but Freddie Ekström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Svängsta RK's zone, Mikael Sjöberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Freddie Ekström came out of the goal and Mikael Sjöberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Freddie Ekström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Walter Kullander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Christian Hök during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 71 minutes, Birger Åberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Svängsta RK and the The Kop Boys players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 71st match minute, Svängsta RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Birger Åberg to maneuver through the defense. If Walter Kullander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Svängsta RK's Alfons Österlund got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Sigvard Brun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sven-Åke Hammarström's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Freddie Ekström read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. 92 minutes into the match, Svängsta RK's goal looked a bit too open when Mikael Sjöberg came free, but Freddie Ekström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Svängsta RK had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.