League

Vallberga
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Karl-Ove Jönsson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jens-Ola Tunberg's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. If Ulf Bergström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ernst Lundberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hannes Apelquist having to interfere. 13 minutes into the match, Harry Mikaelsson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hannes Apelquist. IF Elfsborg's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Harry Mikaelsson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Karl-Ove Jönsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jens-Ola Tunberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hannes Apelquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ulf Bergström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Harry Mikaelsson who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 24thth minute tested the skills of Hannes Apelquist when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Harry Mikaelsson's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Hannes Apelquist skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 32 minutes into the game, Ulf Bergström was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vallen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave IF Elfsborg the free kick. After a rather tough play, Vallen's Ulf Bergström got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Allan Skröder received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Karl-Ove Jönsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Karl-Ove Jönsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Allan Skröder, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

Jens-Ola Tunberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Allan Skröder struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Karl-Ove Jönsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for IF Elfsborg. If Allan Skröder had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ernst Lundberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hannes Apelquist having to interfere. Harry Mikaelsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Harry Mikaelsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hannes Apelquist having to interfere. Harry Mikaelsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Hannes Apelquist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ulf Bergström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Hannes Apelquist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 71 minutes of play Vallen's Ulf Bergström was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Ulf Bergström kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Allan Skröder managed to get in a good position for a shot. IF Elfsborg's supporters rose to their feet, but Allan Skröder was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Karl-Ove Jönsson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jens-Ola Tunberg took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Karl-Ove Jönsson. Karl-Ove Jönsson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Ivar Hedberg hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Allan Skröder kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Karl-Ove Jönsson. That made the score 1-3 in the 88 minute of play. If Jens-Ola Tunberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the final whistle went the supporters of IF Elfsborg were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant Vallen side.