League Play-Off

Skjelbrei Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jesper Gulbrandsen started the match with the kick off. Fredrik Nordgård took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stian Kvalsvik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Team øresleik's Alexander Hellem got a free kick in the 5th minute. Stian Kvalsvik sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fredrik Nordgård didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jonathan Thorsrud went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Team øresleik's Fredrik Nordgård played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stian Kvalsvik in the 12th minute of play. Jesper Gulbrandsen blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Roald Bakkeli having to make a save. Stian Kvalsvik recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 21 minutes into the game, Team øresleik's Marius Halseth nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Roald Bakkeli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Ellingstad FF's Jonathan Thorsrud got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jonathan Thorsrud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 31 minutes into the game, Gabriel Blomvik was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Team øresleik's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ellingstad FF the free kick. After 32 played minutes Team øresleik got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Blomvik. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonathan Thorsrud in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fredrik Nordgård prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 36th minute Jonathan Thorsrud shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fredrik Nordgård saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jesper Gulbrandsen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Roald Bakkeli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jo Brunvoll hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 44 minutes into the match, Ellingstad FF's goalkeeper Roald Bakkeli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marius Halseth. 46 minutes into the match, Ellingstad FF's goalkeeper Roald Bakkeli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marius Halseth. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Stian Kvalsvik stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ellingstad FF's Stian Kvalsvik got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 55th minute Stian Kvalsvik shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fredrik Nordgård saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stian Kvalsvik took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fredrik Nordgård. Fredrik Nordgård dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Roald Bakkeli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marius Halseth, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. 60 minutes into the match, Team øresleik's goal looked a bit too open when Stian Kvalsvik came free, but Fredrik Nordgård reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute, Jesper Gulbrandsen 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. With a little luck, Team øresleik's Fredrik Nordgård got control of the ball when Jonathan Thorsrud tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sture Kristensen during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Team øresleik getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Sture Kristensen hit a great ball. Stian Kvalsvik received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Fredrik Nordgård tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ellingstad FF's Jo Brunvoll got his second yellow card of the match in the 71st minute. The referee ordered Jo Brunvoll off the ground. In the 72nd minute, Jo Brunvoll hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Ellingstad FF's zone, Marius Halseth stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roald Bakkeli came out of the goal and Marius Halseth tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 81 minutes into the game, Ole-Gunnar Rosenvinge was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ellingstad FF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Team øresleik the free kick. Ellingstad FF's Ole-Gunnar Rosenvinge got his second yellow card of the match in the 82nd minute. The referee ordered Ole-Gunnar Rosenvinge off the ground. Ole-Gunnar Rosenvinge kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Roald Bakkeli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jesper Gulbrandsen in the 86th minute of the match. Roald Bakkeli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marius Halseth in the 91st minute of play. Roald Bakkeli didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jesper Gulbrandsen went, in the 93rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Team øresleik's Jesper Gulbrandsen got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.