League Play-Off

ADEM JASHARI
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Tord Springfält in the 4th minute of play forced Autochthonous FC's goalkeeper Rutger Mager to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Åke Lundgren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mattias Sandberg in the 13th minute of play forced Autochthonous FC's goalkeeper Rutger Mager to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the game, Ulf Benet recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sören Linqvist. Ulf Benet showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Michael Arenberg was extremely unlucky when he, in the 18th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Sören Linqvist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ulf Benet's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. The audience was convinced that Ulf Benet's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sören Linqvist was relentless in the 24th minute of the game. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Ulf Benet put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Sören Linqvist. After a defensive mix-up in Autochthonous FC's zone, Tord Springfält stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rutger Mager came out of the goal and Tord Springfält tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gärds köpinge's Sören Linqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulf Benet in the 34th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tord Springfält in the 37th minute of play forced Autochthonous FC's goalkeeper Rutger Mager to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rutger Mager showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mattias Sandberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Ulf Benet had several of the Gärds köpinge's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 40 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 3-0 score and a disappointed Sören Linqvist as he didn't even see the shot coming. Ulf Benet did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 4-0 to the left of a surprised Sören Linqvist 47 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ulf Benet made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulf Benet in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sören Linqvist saved Gärds köpinge from getting behind. Ulf Benet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 60 minutes into the match, Autochthonous FC's goalkeeper Rutger Mager had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tord Springfält. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Michael Arenberg during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Michael Arenberg kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Gärds köpinge's Sören Linqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulf Benet in the 63rd minute of play. Urban Ek kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. In the 65th minute, Mats Åström 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. Kasper Hellqvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Sören Linqvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ulf Benet took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sören Linqvist. Sören Linqvist dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. Mattias Sandberg struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Rutger Mager didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gärds köpinge. In the 74th match minute, Autochthonous FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Åke Lundgren to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tord Springfält got free with Rutger Mager in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 86 minutes, Ulf Benet made it 6-0 with a short kick to the right side. Gärds köpinge's Sören Linqvist tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. If Tord Springfält had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the referee ended the match the Autochthonous FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.