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Skinnskatteberg
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Skinnskatteberg's Kjell-Arne Björklund started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Benjamin Söderqvist might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Stig-Ove Aleberg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Benjamin Söderqvist ran back to his position shaking his head. 6 minutes into the match, Skinnskatteberg's goal looked a bit too open when Mikael Hjeltman came free, but Stig-Ove Aleberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute, Benjamin Söderqvist made a precise shot to the right of Stig-Ove Aleberg. Skinnskatteberg's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Mikael Hjeltman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bengt-Rune Fogel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee felt a red card was in order, 24 minutes into the game, when Herbert Rydelius put in a rough tackle. 23 minutes into the game, one of Skinnskatteberg:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. 28 minutes into the match, Alfons Qvalfeldt notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Skinnskatteberg's Stig-Ove Aleberg. Stig-Ove Aleberg was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Stig-Ove Aleberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikael Hjeltman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th minute Kjell-Arne Björklund shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Klas Hansson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Orvar Söderström kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. In the 40th minute Mikael Hjeltman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stig-Ove Aleberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Albert Forsberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Skinnskatteberg fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 43rd minute. Penalty! Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alfons Qvalfeldt made a kick off. After 51 played minutes Manchester United got a freekick which was hit by Frank Kihlberg. Klas Hansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rutger Molander, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Klas Hansson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rutger Molander went, in the 55th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-4 was the resulting score. Mikael Hjeltman kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Stig-Ove Aleberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikael Hjeltman, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Klas Hansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bengt-Rune Fogel, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Rutger Molander struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Klas Hansson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Skinnskatteberg. Kjell-Arne Björklund fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Klas Hansson having to interfere. Klas Hansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bengt-Rune Fogel, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 76th match minute, Manchester United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mattias Vennerlund to maneuver through the defense. Klas Hansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kjell-Arne Björklund in the 79th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kjell-Arne Björklund in the 82nd minute of play forced Manchester United's goalkeeper Klas Hansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kjell-Arne Björklund in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Klas Hansson saved Manchester United from getting behind. Klas Hansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Forsberg in the 85th minute of play. When Rutger Molander fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Skinnskatteberg's protests and gave Rutger Molander a yellow card for diving instead. After 89 played minutes Skinnskatteberg got a freekick which was hit by Rutger Molander. Klas Hansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kjell-Arne Björklund in the 94th minute of the match. Klas Hansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bengt-Rune Fogel in the 96th minute of the match. Rutger Molander recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Manchester United supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Manchester United would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.