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Giant Axe
Spectators: 7230 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 100) Benson and Hedges's Petter Löv 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. 2 minutes into the match, Benson and Hedges's goal looked a bit too open when Freddie Bollström came free, but Allan Holmgren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pelle King struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Joar Andersson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Benson and Hedges. Allan Holmgren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Freddie Bollström in the 8th minute of play. Maximilian Malmgren struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Allan Holmgren didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lofsdalen. 14 minutes into the game, Lofsdalen's Freddie Bollström nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Allan Holmgren made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Joar Andersson made an important save on a dangerous shot by J.P. Gonzales in the 18th minute. Pelle King recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Benson and Hedges's Allan Holmgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Freddie Bollström in the 25th minute of play. Pelle King could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Joar Andersson made a huge save. Joar Andersson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petter Löv in the 28th minute of play. Joar Andersson made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when J.P. Gonzales sent off a good shot on target. Joar Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clodoveo Iratzeder, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Joar Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petter Löv, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Petter Löv succeeded in the game's 45th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

In the 51st match minute, Lofsdalen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joachim Lindgren to maneuver through the defense. Joar Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Clodoveo Iratzeder, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Clodoveo Iratzeder scored 2-1 in the 54th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joar Andersson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Joar Andersson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from J.P. Gonzales in the 59th minute of play. Olov Sjögren lost his temper 62 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 61st minute, one of Lofsdalen:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Lofsdalen. Joar Andersson had in the 63rdth minute some difficulties stopping Clodoveo Iratzeder's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 63 minutes into the game, Benson and Hedges's Clodoveo Iratzeder nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joar Andersson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. In the 68th minute, Pär Mellbad hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lofsdalen's Joar Andersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by J.P. Gonzales in the 69th minute of play. After 69 minutes, Jonatan Högberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lofsdalen and the Benson and Hedges players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Lofsdalen's Jonatan Högberg got a free kick in the 70th minute. After a rather tough play, Lofsdalen's Joachim Lindgren got a free kick in the 74th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Lofsdalen's zone, Clodoveo Iratzeder stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joar Andersson came out of the goal and Clodoveo Iratzeder tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lofsdalen's Joar Andersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Petter Löv in the 77th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaizka Mendieta in the 78th minute of play forced Lofsdalen's goalkeeper Joar Andersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petter Löv in the 81st minute of play forced Lofsdalen's goalkeeper Joar Andersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maximilian Malmgren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Allan Holmgren having to interfere. In the 88th minute, Bo Bergström reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Allan Holmgren. The goal made the score 3-2. Bo Bergström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Benson and Hedges had won after a very even match.