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Vännäs
Spectators: 7133 (Terracing: 5452, Seating: 1671, VIP seats: 10) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sten Jonasson made the kick off which started today's match. Holsbybrunn IF's Örjan Jespersson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Holsbybrunn IF from getting a goal against them. When Holsbybrunn IF's Aron Eliasson in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vännäs's goalie prevented a goal. Emil Gustafsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Sundin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Holsbybrunn IF booed when Vännäs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven-Olof Böcklund didn't get a good kick on the ball. Daniel Sundin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emil Gustafsson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. If Greger Bjursell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Holsbybrunn IF's Örjan Jespersson got control of the ball when Greger Bjursell tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Greger Hammarbäck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 37th minute, Greger Bjursell left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Vännäs fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Maximilian Hjortsberg hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Vännäs's Emil Gustafsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pär Melberg in the 46th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Sundin made a kick off. Greger Bjursell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Sten Jonasson came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Vännäs 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 Sten Jonasson couldn't finish the play. Aron Eliasson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emil Gustafsson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. Aron Eliasson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With an all-out effort, Holsbybrunn IF's Emil Gustafsson threw himself towards the right post 63 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Daniel Sundin, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Daniel Sundin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Aron Eliasson struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Emil Gustafsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Holsbybrunn IF. In the 70th minute Greger Bjursell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Örjan Jespersson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Vännäs booed when Holsbybrunn IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pär Melberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Holsbybrunn IF's goalkeeper Örjan Jespersson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Emil Gustafsson was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Martin Tingberg. Aron Eliasson hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Sten Jonasson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Örjan Jespersson having to interfere. If Sten Jonasson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 91 minutes, Greger Bjursell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vännäs's supporters crossed their fingers, but Greger Bjursell was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. For all the effort they put into the match, the Holsbybrunn IF players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Vännäs.