League Play-Off

Altersbruk
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After 4 minutes of play, Tjörnarp RK's Stefan Jönsson made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Axel Billberg was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 9 played minutes Régis Tande rounded Tjörnarp RK's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. In the 12th minute, Régis Tande 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. After 18 played minutes Tjörnarp RK got a freekick which was hit by Peter Sjögren. Vilgot Ahlqvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Axel Billberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 27th minute, Herman Lingren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stefan Jönsson charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stefan Jönsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 29th match minute, Tjörnarp RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stefan Jönsson to maneuver through the defense. Axel Billberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vilgot Ahlqvist in the 31st minute of play. After 34 minutes, Régis Tande made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Tjörnarp RK's Gilbert Ålberg tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 39 minutes Tjörnarp RK's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Inge Harlén who took care of the corner kick. After a defensive mix-up in Tjörnarp RK's zone, Melker Stigsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilbert Ålberg came out of the goal and Melker Stigsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gilbert Ålberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Régis Tande, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus Eriksson took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 46th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gilbert Ålberg. Tjörnarp RK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 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.

The wind increased when Régis Tande made the kick off in the second half. Gilbert Ålberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Melker Stigsson in the 51st minute of play. The supporters of Altersbruk RK booed when Tjörnarp RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sture Hjelm didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 53 played minutes Altersbruk RK got a freekick which was hit by Maximilian Olsson. Tjörnarp RK's Gilbert Ålberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Régis Tande in the 56th minute of play. Sven Danielsson charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sven Danielsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Régis Tande in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gilbert Ålberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Altersbruk RK's Régis Tande in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tjörnarp RK's goalie prevented a goal. In the 69th minute, Altersbruk RK's Inge Harlén seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Inge Harlén the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Altersbruk RK protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Inge Harlén had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 69th minute of the game. One of Altersbruk RK:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Tjörnarp RK:s goal. 75 minutes into the game, Maximilian Olsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Altersbruk RK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tjörnarp RK the free kick. Maximilian Olsson kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. 84 minutes into the game, Christopher Ståhlberg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Gilbert Ålberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Vilgot Ahlqvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Axel Billberg made a huge save. When Christopher Ståhlberg came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the Altersbruk RK 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 Christopher Ståhlberg couldn't finish the play. If Sture Hjelm had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 98th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Altersbruk RK had won after a very even match.