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Slottsborgen
Spectators: 7290 (Terracing: 5470, Seating: 1676, VIP seats: 144) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ian Bäckman started the match with the kick off. Syrianska FC's Martin Lindström got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ian Bäckman struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Edvard Allbom didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Slottsstaden. In the 10th minute Ian Bäckman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvard Allbom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edvard Allbom showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ian Bäckman in the 14th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Slottsstaden's Verner Lidman got a free kick in the 17th minute. The audience was convinced that Ian Bäckman's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Edvard Allbom was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. Ture Dahlberg charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ture Dahlberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of FC Slottsstaden booed when Syrianska FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ture Dahlberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 21 played minutes FC Slottsstaden got a freekick which was hit by Rolf Palmkvist. If Ian Bäckman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Stig Öberg charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stig Öberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Syrianska FC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Stig Öberg hit a great ball. Edvard Allbom took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ian Bäckman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute Ian Bäckman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvard Allbom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edvard Allbom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ian Bäckman, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 33rd minute of the match, Ian Bäckman tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Edvard Allbom saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The supporters of FC Slottsstaden booed when Syrianska FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ture Dahlberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. 37 minutes had been played when some careless play by Syrianska FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pontus Eliasson was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Slottsstaden's players had a chance to rest. The corner led FC Slottsstaden's Pontus Eliasson to fire away a dangerous shot which Edvard Allbom despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 39th match minute, FC Slottsstaden was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Verner Lidman to maneuver through the defense. Stig Öberg was shown his second yellow card after 43 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 44th match minute, Syrianska FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stig Öberg to maneuver through the defense. In the 47th minute Ian Bäckman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edvard Allbom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 47th minute, Ture Dahlberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ian Bäckman in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edvard Allbom saved Syrianska FC from getting behind. In the 64th minute, Ian Bäckman made a precise shot to the right of Edvard Allbom. Syrianska FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. FC Slottsstaden's Ian Bäckman got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Edvard Allbom showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ian Bäckman, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After 74 played minutes Syrianska FC got a freekick which was hit by Martin Lindström. After having played for 80 minutes, Ian Bäckman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Slottsstaden's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ian Bäckman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ian Bäckman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edvard Allbom read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. 93 minutes into the game, Ulf Lundqvist was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Syrianska FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Slottsstaden the free kick. Ulf Lundqvist kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 94th minute of the match Ingvar Åkesson sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Edvard Allbom skillfully saved the ball. FC Slottsstaden walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.