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Spectators: 7472 (Terracing: 5605, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) Eskilstuna SK's Eric Nordlander 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. Sebastian Hellström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Uno Björnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gunnar Bolander, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Uno Björnberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastian Lundström, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Kaj Fors took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Hellström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Sebastian Lundström fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fc Österäng's protests and gave Sebastian Lundström a yellow card for diving instead. In the 22nd minute, Sebastian Lundström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 24 minutes, Sebastian Hellström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Eskilstuna SK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastian Hellström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Sebastian Hellström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 32nd minute, Eskilstuna SK's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Sebastian Lundström fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 33rd minute, Sebastian Hellström got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Uno Björnberg made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Tobias Björkkvist sent off a good shot on target. Eric Nordlander's late challenge caught a Fc Österäng's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eric Nordlander helped the player get up and apologised. Eric Nordlander hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sebastian Lundström was the one to do the kick off. After 63 played minutes Fc Österäng got a freekick which was hit by Gunnar Bolander. Uno Björnberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastian Lundström's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Sebastian Lundström managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fc Österäng's supporters rose to their feet, but Sebastian Lundström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Uno Björnberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 71st match minute, Fc Österäng was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ove Kruuse to maneuver through the defense. Dan Sandström hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sebastian Lundström in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Uno Björnberg saved Eskilstuna SK from getting behind. Herbert Lind charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Herbert Lind the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Fc Österäng getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Herbert Lind hit a great ball. Gunnar Bolander fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Uno Björnberg having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sebastian Lundström in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Uno Björnberg saved Eskilstuna SK from getting behind. After having played for 94 minutes, Gunnar Bolander managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fc Österäng's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gunnar Bolander was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sebastian Hellström fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kaj Fors having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Eskilstuna SK had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.