League Play-Off

Giuseppe Meazza
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kenny Hermansson got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to Forsvik BK getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Algot Täman hit a great ball. Robert Bengtsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kaijo Mustkivi in the 3rd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as FC Internazionale's Kaijo Mustkivi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Robert Bengtsson. That made the score 1-0 after 5 minutes of play. The supporters of Forsvik BK booed when FC Internazionale was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Eisner didn't get a good kick on the ball. 10 minutes into the match, FC Internazionale's goal looked a bit too open when Bertil Sjödin came free, but Albert Axelsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albert Axelsson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bertil Sjödin went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Kaijo Mustkivi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robert Bengtsson having to make a save. 15 minutes into the game, Timmy Blanck was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Forsvik BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Internazionale the free kick. After 15 played minutes Forsvik BK got a freekick which was hit by Timmy Blanck. 17 minutes had been played when some careless play by Forsvik BK's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Arvin Askberg was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Internazionale's players had a chance to rest. Kevin Larsson was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Kaijo Mustkivi was extremely unlucky when he, in the 19th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Kaijo Mustkivi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 22 minutes into the game, Douglas Tillman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Forsvik BK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Internazionale the free kick. Douglas Tillman hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. After having played for 24 minutes, Kenny Hermansson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Internazionale's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kenny Hermansson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Adam Eisner sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kaijo Mustkivi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Forsvik BK's defense didn't have a chance, in the 33rd minute, when Kaijo Mustkivi scored to the left of an out of position Robert Bengtsson, making the score, 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kaijo Mustkivi in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robert Bengtsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leif Sjögren got free with Robert Bengtsson in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Timmy Blanck kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Bertil Sjödin charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bertil Sjödin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bertil Sjödin to make the kick off. Robert Bengtsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaijo Mustkivi in the 52nd minute of the match. When FC Internazionale's Adam Eisner in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Forsvik BK's goalie prevented a goal. 56 minutes into the game, Kaijo Mustkivi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Robert Bengtsson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. FC Internazionale's Albert Axelsson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save FC Internazionale from getting a goal against them. In the 61st minute, Kenny Hermansson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Internazionale fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. After a rather tough play, Forsvik BK's Algot Täman got a free kick in the 64th minute. Kaijo Mustkivi took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Robert Bengtsson. Robert Bengtsson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-1. FC Internazionale's Albert Axelsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bertil Sjödin in the 72nd minute of play. In the 74th match minute, Forsvik BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timmy Blanck to maneuver through the defense. In the 77th minute, Kenny Hermansson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Internazionale fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-1. Adam Eisner blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robert Bengtsson having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kenny Hermansson in the 84th minute of play forced Forsvik BK's goalkeeper Robert Bengtsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 85th minute, Kaijo Mustkivi 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. Kaijo Mustkivi might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Robert Bengtsson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kaijo Mustkivi ran back to his position shaking his head. FC Internazionale's Kenny Hermansson got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kaijo Mustkivi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robert Bengtsson having to make a save. 91 minutes into the match, Forsvik BK's goal looked a bit too open when Kenny Hermansson came free, but Robert Bengtsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC Internazionale had played much better football throughout.