League

Petco Park
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The Moon-Atomic's Per-Olof Kråk started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Per-Olof Kråk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Johannes Wester fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Moon-Atomic's protests and gave Johannes Wester a yellow card for diving instead. In the 8th match minute, The Moon-Atomic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Johannes Wester to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute, Tony Bjursell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Per-Olof Kråk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The Moon-Atomic's Kjell-Arne Hedkvist pulled a muscle in his leg after 23 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 23rd match minute, Norrtälje IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Villiam Söderkvist to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Per-Olof Kråk got free with Otto Benett in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sten Bolin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stefan Smed, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rune Lange hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. 34 minutes into the match, The Moon-Atomic's Michael Löv broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 35 minutes into the match, Norrtälje IF's goalkeeper Otto Benett had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Per-Olof Kråk. In the 38th match minute, The Moon-Atomic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Per Classon to maneuver through the defense. Stefan Smed scored 0-2 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sten Bolin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

The wind increased when Stefan Smed made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Kalle Giöck had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. When Stefan Smed fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Norrtälje IF's protests and gave Stefan Smed a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of The Moon-Atomic booed when Norrtälje IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stefan Smed didn't get a good kick on the ball. Norrtälje IF's Otto Benett played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentin Grep in the 54th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Norrtälje IF's zone, Tony Bjursell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Otto Benett came out of the goal and Tony Bjursell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Valentin Grep kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Sten Bolin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalle Vase in the 61st minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Kalle Vase managed to get in a good position for a shot. Norrtälje IF's supporters rose to their feet, but Kalle Vase was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sten Bolin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sten Bolin made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Jon Wallin sent off a good shot on target. Tony Bjursell struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Otto Benett didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Moon-Atomic. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Stefan Smed managed to get in a good position for a shot. Norrtälje IF's supporters rose to their feet, but Stefan Smed was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sten Bolin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Stefan Smed struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Sten Bolin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Norrtälje IF. After a rather tough play, Norrtälje IF's Jon Wallin got a free kick in the 88th minute. If Tony Bjursell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jon Wallin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see The Moon-Atomic lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.