League Play-Off

Kälarne
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute Jens-Ove Bergström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Måns Haström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Måns Haström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Paulin in the 4th minute of play. A collision led to Åskloster FF getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Jens-Ove Bergström hit a great ball. Stig Vidman made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Folke Benet sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivar Jansson in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Måns Haström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ivar Jansson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 19th minute, Jens-Ove Bergström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Ivar Jansson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Åskloster FF's supporters rose to their feet, but Ivar Jansson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Måns Haström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 29th minute, Ivar Jansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute Martin Paulin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Måns Haström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Kälarne FK's Billy Håning got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Martin Paulin 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. When Joar Damm came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Åskloster FF 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 Joar Damm couldn't finish the play. Kälarne FK's Måns Haström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivar Jansson in the 36th minute of play. Åskloster FF's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jens-Ove Bergström in the 38th minute. If Martin Paulin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ivar Jansson made a kick off. Kälarne FK's Måns Haström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Karl-Axel Ahlqvist in the 52nd minute of play. A well-hit corner resulted in Joar Damm heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 56 minutes into the game, Agne Söderman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kälarne FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Åskloster FF the free kick. Tommy Fristedt hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 68th match minute, Åskloster FF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kurt Sävström to maneuver through the defense. In the 69th minute of the match Agne Söderman shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Stig Vidman showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 75 minutes of play, Åskloster FF's Martin Paulin made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Måns Haström was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Martin Paulin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Martin Paulin struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Måns Haström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Åskloster FF. With a little luck, Kälarne FK's Måns Haström got control of the ball when Martin Paulin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Åskloster FF'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.