U21 League

Roosgarden
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Åke Fors kicked off to start the match. HEJA ESLÖV's Rune Stenman managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Philip Kihlman in the 15 minute of the game. Rune Stenman kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, HEJA ESLÖV's goal looked a bit too open when Åke Fors came free, but Irman Roos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximilian Johnsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Håkan Söderberg made a huge save. The supporters of HEJA ESLÖV booed when Degerfors IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. 김 손 didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Philip Kihlman fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Degerfors IF's protests and gave Philip Kihlman a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Degerfors IF's Philip Kihlman got a free kick in the 24th minute. A collision led to Degerfors IF getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. 김 손 hit a great ball. With an all-out effort, HEJA ESLÖV's Håkan Söderberg threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Maximilian Johnsson, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Alexander Törnblom made a great header on HEJA ESLÖV's corner, it was just that Degerfors IF's Håkan Söderberg managed to reach the ball for a save. If Åke Fors had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Håkan Söderberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexander Törnblom in the 33rd minute of play. After 34 played minutes Degerfors IF got a freekick which was hit by 김 손. In the 40th minute, Christian Håkansson got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 43 minutes into the game, Magne Bohlin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HEJA ESLÖV's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Degerfors IF the free kick. Magne Bohlin hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. When Degerfors IF's Anthon Eliasson in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HEJA ESLÖV's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 47 minutes, Åke Fors managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Degerfors IF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Åke Fors was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Maximilian Johnsson made a kick off. In the 52nd minute Maximilian Johnsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Håkan Söderberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Irman Roos was out of position in the 54 minute of play, and Åke Fors capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Åke Fors really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. Alexander Törnblom's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Håkan Söderberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. A collision led to HEJA ESLÖV getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. George Landin hit a great ball. If Zé Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Degerfors IF getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Anthon Eliasson hit a great ball. In the 79th minute, Philip Kihlman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Håkan Söderberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximilian Johnsson in the 83rd minute of the match. Åke Fors sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.