League Play-Off

Suldalsosen Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kai-Arne Bergquist made the kick off which started today's match. Birger Jahren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Suldalsosen defense, Birger Jahren kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eskil Rosvold. The Suldalsosen fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eskil Rosvold should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Birger Jahren in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eskil Rosvold saved Suldalsosen from getting behind. Espen Gjendem showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kai-Arne Bergquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 12th minute, Runar Stensrud 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. In the 12th minute, Daniel Rolland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Runar Stensrud had several of the Hundbergan BF's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 14 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-1 score and a disappointed Espen Gjendem as he didn't even see the shot coming. Birger Jahren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Eskil Rosvold tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bertel Kaupang hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. A hard shot 28 in the game by Runar Stensrud from a close distance when the talented Espen Gjendem managed to make a qualified save. Hundbergan BF's players were relieved. In the 35th match minute, Hundbergan BF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tore-Andre Misje to maneuver through the defense. Espen Gjendem made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Runar Stensrud sent off a good shot on target. Suldalsosen's Eskil Rosvold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laurits Aasebø in the 44th minute of play. Runar Stensrud received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Espen Gjendem tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Laurits Aasebø managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hundbergan BF's supporters rose to their feet, but Laurits Aasebø was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eskil Rosvold breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Tore-Andre Wetteland hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Suldalsosen's Cent Dramstad tried to score from far away in the 57th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Suldalsosen's Eskil Rosvold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Birger Jahren in the 59th minute of play. In the 67th minute, Birger Jahren 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. A collision led to Hundbergan BF getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Tore-Andre Misje hit a great ball. Suldalsosen's Cent Dramstad couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 71st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Hundbergan BF. Runar Stensrud received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Espen Gjendem tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kai-Arne Bergquist in the 75th minute of play forced Hundbergan BF's goalkeeper Espen Gjendem to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Runar Stensrud fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Espen Gjendem having to interfere. Suldalsosen's Eskil Rosvold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Birger Jahren in the 83rd minute of play. A collision led to Suldalsosen getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Bjarte Slette hit a great ball. Eskil Rosvold made an important save on a dangerous shot by Laurits Aasebø in the 85th minute. Birger Jahren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eskil Rosvold read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. In the 89thth minute of the game Kai-Arne Bergquist who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hundbergan BF's Espen Gjendem was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Laurits Aasebø struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Eskil Rosvold didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hundbergan BF. Laurits Aasebø received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Eskil Rosvold tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.