League Play-Off

Nerland
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Norwegian Bulldog Team's Tim Ring started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Jonathan Jøssang hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Tim Ring had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 8 minutes into the match, Jonathan Alm notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Norwegian Bulldog Team's Hans-Kristian Smistad. Hans-Kristian Smistad was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Niklas Klokk's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hans-Kristian Smistad read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. After 17 played minutes Norwegian Bulldog Team got a freekick which was hit by Steffen Nesvik. 20 minutes into the game, Norwegian Bulldog Team's Tim Ring nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ådne Hogstad made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 25 minutes into the game, Ragnar Borge was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ysteby IF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Norwegian Bulldog Team the free kick. In the 25th match minute, Ysteby IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ragnar Borge to maneuver through the defense. 30 minutes into the match, Norwegian Bulldog Team's goal looked a bit too open when Niklas Klokk came free, but Hans-Kristian Smistad reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niklas Klokk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Niklas Klokk received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Hans-Kristian Smistad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Niklas Klokk received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Hans-Kristian Smistad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hans-Kristian Smistad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Lindland in the 38th minute of play. 43 minutes into the match, Jonathan Alm had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hans-Kristian Smistad. Norwegian Bulldog Team's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jonathan Alm was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jonathan Alm to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Tim Ring managed to get in a good position for a shot. Norwegian Bulldog Team's supporters rose to their feet, but Tim Ring was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ådne Hogstad breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 53rd minute of the match Jonathan Jøssang sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hans-Kristian Smistad skillfully saved the ball. Ådne Hogstad showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tim Ring in the 54th minute of the match. Niklas Klokk received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Hans-Kristian Smistad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 68 played minutes Ysteby IF got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Espedal. When Steffen Nesvik fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Norwegian Bulldog Team's protests and gave Steffen Nesvik a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd minute, Steffen Nesvik hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Niklas Klokk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Niklas Klokk came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Ysteby IF 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 Niklas Klokk couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Ysteby IF's Jonathan Espedal got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Endre Stenvik kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Niklas Klokk could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Hans-Kristian Smistad made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Niklas Klokk got free with Hans-Kristian Smistad in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ysteby IF's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.