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Spectators: 7308 (Terracing: 5517, Seating: 1691, VIP seats: 100) Alberto Scafati made the kick off and thus started the match. SweKnox FC's Ingvar Lindholm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Lindgren in the 7th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alberto Scafati got free with Peder Eklund in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bengt-Rune Wennerlund struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Peder Eklund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SweKnox FC. Alberto Scafati did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Peder Eklund 15 minutes into the match. The supporters of Midland booed when SweKnox FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roy Kihlman didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Bengt-Rune Wennerlund came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the SweKnox FC 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 Bengt-Rune Wennerlund couldn't finish the play. Alberto Scafati fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Peder Eklund having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt-Rune Wennerlund in the 37th minute of play forced Midland's goalkeeper Peder Eklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 41 minutes, Bengt-Rune Wennerlund managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SweKnox FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bengt-Rune Wennerlund was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

With 54 minutes on the clock, Alf Strömberg commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 54th minute of the game. One of SweKnox FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Midland:s goal. Midlands' Ingvar Lindholm just managed to throw himself towards the right post in the 57thth minute after Georg Ströms penalty, and stop a certain goal. 60 minutes into the game, Bengt-Arne Norberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Midland's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SweKnox FC the free kick. In the 61st minute, Bengt-Arne Norberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Roy Kihlman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Alberto Scafati came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the SweKnox FC 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 Alberto Scafati couldn't finish the play. When Aaron Åhlberg came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the SweKnox FC 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 Aaron Åhlberg couldn't finish the play. 67 minutes into the match, Midland's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Scafati came free, but Peder Eklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alberto Scafati in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Peder Eklund prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Aaron Åhlberg came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the SweKnox FC 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 Aaron Åhlberg couldn't finish the play. In the 72ndth minute of the game Alberto Scafati who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Midland's Peder Eklund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alberto Scafati in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Peder Eklund saved Midland from getting behind. In the 72ndth minute of the game Alberto Scafati who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Midland's Peder Eklund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 73rd minute SweKnox FC were awarded a corner. Alberto Scafati went to the cornerflag to take it. Konrad Asklund fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Peder Eklund having to interfere. 79 minutes into the game, Alberto Scafati cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Peder Eklund was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 87th match minute, SweKnox FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Åhlberg to maneuver through the defense. If Aaron Åhlberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Alberto Scafati had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Aaron Åhlberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Peder Eklund having to interfere. Alberto Scafati struck a weak shot in the 98th minute. Peder Eklund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SweKnox FC. There was no doubt that SweKnox FC were the better team. SweKnox FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.