League Play-Off

Rören Stadion
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Arvid Brandal kicked off to start the match. Steffen Langholm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kjartan Trøan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nikolai Nergaard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nikolai Nergaard's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Steffen Langholm read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Rören BK's Steffen Langholm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kjartan Trøan in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th minute, Black's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Arvid Brandal fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Steffen Langholm took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nikolai Nergaard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Steffen Langholm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikolai Nergaard in the 21st minute of play. Espen Grongstad who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 23rdth minute tested the skills of Bjørn Anderson when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Bjørn Anderson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arvid Brandal in the 25th minute of play. In the 26th match minute, Rören BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Åge Kiil to maneuver through the defense. Black's Kjartan Trøan got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cornelius Nergård recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 42 minutes into the match, Rören BK's goal looked a bit too open when Nikolai Nergaard came free, but Steffen Langholm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Morten Aardal took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 44th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Steffen Langholm. Rören BK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kjartan Trøan was the one to do the kick off. Steffen Langholm showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nikolai Nergaard, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. In the 54th match minute, Black was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Lomeland to maneuver through the defense. When Christian Rødland came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Rören BK 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 Christian Rødland couldn't finish the play. After 57 played minutes Black got a freekick which was hit by Cornelius Nergård. Espen Grongstad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nikolai Nergaard who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Steffen Langholm when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ulf-Hendrik Sleire kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. The supporters of Black booed when Rören BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Åge Kiil didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Black's Morten Aardal broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Kjartan Trøan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 81 minutes into the match, Rören BK's goal looked a bit too open when Kjartan Trøan came free, but Steffen Langholm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Espen Grongstad hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. After 89 played minutes, Black's Morten Aardal shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Steffen Langholm came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Black reached it. 90 minutes into the game, Åge Kiil was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rören BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Black the free kick. The supporters of Black booed when Rören BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Åge Kiil didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Jan-Kenneth Mæhre fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rören BK's protests and gave Jan-Kenneth Mæhre a yellow card for diving instead. In the 92nd minute, Jan-Kenneth Mæhre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 93rd match minute, Rören BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arve Naas to maneuver through the defense. It was beautiful to see Black's Morten Aardal in action when he in the 95th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance!