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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tobias Ström made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Allan Högberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ian Skoglund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 3rd minute, Otto Brummer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Johannes Björck got free with Leo Eliasson in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Filiph Pihlberg received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Leo Eliasson came out and tried to block the shot, but Filiph Pihlberg slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 11th minute. 17 minutes into the game, Johannes Björck recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leo Eliasson. Johannes Björck showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Leo Eliasson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Johannes Björck in the 20th minute of play. 21 minutes into the game, one of IFK Red Bull:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Gnosjöasd a penalty, 22 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Tobias Ström, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of IFK Red Bull's Ian Skoglund. 2-1. Filiph Pihlberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Leo Eliasson made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Gnosjöasd's Marcus Nordmark got a free kick in the 28th minute. In the 30th minute, Marc Fredriksson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 31st minute, Filiph Pihlberg 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. IFK Red Bull's Filiph Pihlberg got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ian Skoglund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Allan Högberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 36 minutes into the match, IFK Red Bull's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Nordlund came free, but Ian Skoglund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Gnosjöasd's Leo Eliasson got control of the ball when Johannes Björck tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 44th match minute, Gnosjöasd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marc Fredriksson to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rune Landin to strike the kick off in the second half. Ian Skoglund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dan Nordlund, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 53 minutes into the match, IFK Red Bull's goal looked a bit too open when Tobias Ström came free, but Ian Skoglund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leo Eliasson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rune Landin in the 61st minute of the match. In the 65th minute, IFK Red Bull's Tommy Gustafsson seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Tommy Gustafsson the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of IFK Red Bull protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Tommy Gustafsson had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 65th minute, Tommy Gustafsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tobias Ström was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 66th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. When IFK Red Bull's Otto Brummer in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gnosjöasd's goalie prevented a goal. Allan Högberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Ian Skoglund made a huge save. With a little luck, IFK Red Bull's Ian Skoglund got control of the ball when Allan Högberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marcus Nordmark sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 74 minutes, Boris Ahlstedt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the IFK Red Bull and the Gnosjöasd players grew even worse after the yellow card. Boris Ahlstedt kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Tobias Ström managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gnosjöasd's supporters rose to their feet, but Tobias Ström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ian Skoglund breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in IFK Red Bull's zone, Dan Nordlund stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ian Skoglund came out of the goal and Dan Nordlund tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 81st minute, Tobias Ström 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. After 84 played minutes IFK Red Bull got a freekick which was hit by Henric Stenkvist. When Filiph Pihlberg fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored IFK Red Bull's protests and gave Filiph Pihlberg a yellow card for diving instead. Filiph Pihlberg kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. A hard shot 89 in the game by Tobias Ström from a close distance when the talented Ian Skoglund managed to make a qualified save. IFK Red Bull's players were relieved. Dan Nordlund was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 94th minute. Gnosjöasd's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Tobias Ström let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 96th minute shot 3-3 at rihgt post. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.