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Gothenburg Arena
Spectators: 7406 (Terracing: 5555, Seating: 1703, VIP seats: 148) A collision led to FC Varberg getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. André Igelström hit a great ball. Isac Öfverman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Birger Söder came free with the goalkeeper in the 6th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Bo Axelsson could save by the left post. 9 minutes into the game, Gustaf Nordgren cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jan-Olof Thidén was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 11 minutes into the game, Birger Söder was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gothenburg City FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Varberg the free kick. The supporters of FC Varberg booed when Gothenburg City FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Birger Söder didn't get a good kick on the ball. 15 minutes into the game, Gothenburg City FC's Anton Modig nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bo Axelsson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Anton Modig could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Bo Axelsson made a huge save. After a rather tough play, FC Varberg's Erland Söderberg got a free kick in the 24th minute. 25 minutes into the match, Gothenburg City FC's Anton Modig sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bo Axelsson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Anton Modig fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bo Axelsson having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Gothenburg City FC's Tomas Walroth got a free kick in the 37th minute. When FC Varberg's Gustaf Nordgren in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gothenburg City FC's goalie prevented a goal. Jan-Olof Thidén took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Allan Blomqvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anton Modig received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Bo Axelsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Allan Blomqvist to make the kick off. Gustaf Nordgren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Jan-Olof Thidén tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Isac Öfverman managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gothenburg City FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Isac Öfverman was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bo Axelsson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Gothenburg City FC booed when FC Varberg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kenneth Jelm didn't get a good kick on the ball. Isac Öfverman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Bo Axelsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When FC Varberg's Allan Blomqvist 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 Gothenburg City FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gustaf Nordgren in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jan-Olof Thidén, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Anton Modig's late challenge caught a FC Varberg's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anton Modig helped the player get up and apologised. After 71 played minutes Gothenburg City FC got a freekick which was hit by Anton Modig. Erland Söderberg charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Erland Söderberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After recieving a nice pass, Gothenburg City FC's Ingvar Nordström tried to score from far away in the 79th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Anton Modig sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Allan Blomqvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jan-Olof Thidén having to interfere. Jan-Olof Thidén made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaf Nordgren in the 94th minute. Gothenburg City FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.