League Play-Off

Haugli Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Hans Fuglestad got the match started through his kick off. Kai Horn's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rune Gustavson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. In the 9th minute of the match, Stig Eik got a very nice opportunity to score, but Martin Sverdrup was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Haugli's goalkeeper Rune Gustavson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Kai Horn came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Team Unknown fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kai Horn couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Team Unknown's Øyvind Stormo got a free kick in the 15th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oddvar Førde in the 16th minute of play forced Team Unknown's goalkeeper Martin Sverdrup to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kai Horn received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Rune Gustavson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Team Unknown's Martin Sverdrup got control of the ball when Stig Eik tried to sneak it across the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 29 minutes, Martin Sverdrup successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After 30 played minutes Haugli got a freekick which was hit by Jo Haugum. 31 minutes into the game, Ståle Håland was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Team Unknown's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Haugli the free kick. In the 32nd minute, Ståle Håland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the match, Haugli's Oddvar Førde broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. With a little luck, Team Unknown's Martin Sverdrup got control of the ball when Ørjan Fjelde tried to sneak it across the goal line. Kai Horn sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Elias Greve fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Haugli's protests and gave Elias Greve a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Team Unknown booed when Haugli was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Greve didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ingar Rugland received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Rune Gustavson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Haugli's zone, Ingar Rugland stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rune Gustavson came out of the goal and Ingar Rugland tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kai Horn to make the kick off. When Ingar Rugland came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Team Unknown fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ingar Rugland couldn't finish the play. Theodor Hellebust struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Rune Gustavson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Team Unknown. Team Unknown's Martin Sverdrup played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans Fuglestad in the 61st minute of play. Kai Horn received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Rune Gustavson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Team Unknown booed when Haugli was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ørjan Fjelde didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kai Horn received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Rune Gustavson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ørjan Fjelde hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hans Fuglestad in the 73rd minute of play forced Team Unknown's goalkeeper Martin Sverdrup to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Team Unknown's goal looked a bit too open when Stig Eik came free, but Martin Sverdrup reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Haugli's Rune Gustavson got control of the ball when Kai Horn tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hans Fuglestad hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. If Kai Horn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Ingar Rugland managed to get in a good position for a shot. Team Unknown's supporters rose to their feet, but Ingar Rugland was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rune Gustavson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 87 played minutes Haugli got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Røine. When Elias Greve was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 96 minutes had been played. Elias Greve kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Haugli fans cheered their team off the field, for while Team Unknown had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.