League

Norrahammar
Spectators: 7094 (Terracing: 5414, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 20) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Andreas Gustavsson took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Skräddarbacken's Per-Arne Säv got a free kick in the 4th minute. In the 7th minute Sixten Landin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andy Eklund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9thth minute of the game Billy Österlund who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Skräddarbacken's Andy Eklund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Andy Eklund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernt Pålsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute Sixten Landin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andy Eklund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernt Pålsson in the 20th minute of play forced FC Skräddarbacken's goalkeeper Andy Eklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Österbybruk IF's Bengt Fernström got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Andy Eklund made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pontus Björck in the 26th minute of play. In the 30th minute, Bernt Pålsson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Andy Eklund was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andreas Gustavsson in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andréas Stenberg saved Österbybruk IF from getting behind. Andréas Stenberg made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Birger Olenberg sent off a good shot on target. Andy Eklund showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Billy Österlund, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Andy Eklund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernt Pålsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the match, FC Skräddarbacken's goal looked a bit too open when Billy Österlund came free, but Andy Eklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The FC Skräddarbacken players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Österbybruk IF were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Billy Österlund made the kick off in the second half. Sixten Landin hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. 53 minutes into the match, Bernt Pålsson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andy Eklund. FC Skräddarbacken's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bernt Pålsson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. 57 minutes into the match, Pontus Björck dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Andy Eklund, 0-3. 65 minutes into the game, FC Skräddarbacken's Andreas Gustavsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andréas Stenberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. In the 70th minute of the game Anthon Hegg made a throw-in which Sixten Landin played forward. After a rather tough play, Österbybruk IF's Sixten Landin got a free kick in the 71st minute. When the match had gone on for 73 minutes, Andreas Gustavsson put it in 2-3 from a short distance just to the right of Andréas Stenberg. After a defensive mix-up in Österbybruk IF's zone, Birger Olenberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Andréas Stenberg came out of the goal and Birger Olenberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Andy Eklund made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Bernt Pålsson sent off a good shot on target. Birger Olenberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Andréas Stenberg having to make a save. Andy Eklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Billy Österlund in the 85th minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, FC Skräddarbacken's goalkeeper Andy Eklund had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernt Pålsson. When FC Skräddarbacken's Andreas Gustavsson in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Österbybruk IF's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Billy Österlund in the 92nd minute of play forced FC Skräddarbacken's goalkeeper Andy Eklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andreas Gustavsson in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andréas Stenberg saved Österbybruk IF from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Birger Olenberg during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Birger Olenberg hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match.