League Play-Off

Överum
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tim Drewitz got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, Karl-Axel Hedkvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marko Hammarberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oskar Kruuse, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Michael Nordlander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tim Drewitz in the 7th minute of play. When Niklas Axelsson came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Överum BF 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 Niklas Axelsson couldn't finish the play. Michael Nordlander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niklas Axelsson in the 13th minute of the match. When Bertil Olsman came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Lövestad IK 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 Bertil Olsman couldn't finish the play. Tim Drewitz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Nordlander having to interfere. Karl-Axel Hedkvist took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Michael Nordlander. Michael Nordlander dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Michael Nordlander made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gunnar Aronsson in the 29th minute. Karl-Axel Hedkvist might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Michael Nordlander. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Karl-Axel Hedkvist ran back to his position shaking his head. Gunnar Aronsson succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 3-0 in the 37th playminute. Tim Drewitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Michael Nordlander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gunnar Aronsson got free with Michael Nordlander in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Niklas Axelsson struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Michael Nordlander didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Överum BF. 46 minutes into the match, Niklas Axelsson dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Michael Nordlander, 4-0. 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 Oskar Kruuse made a kick off. The audience was convinced that Tim Drewitz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Michael Nordlander was relentless in the 56th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Lövestad IK's Oskar Kruuse got a free kick in the 58th minute. Michael Nordlander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karl-Axel Hedkvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tim Drewitz scored 5-0 in the 62nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Michael Nordlander, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Michael Nordlander stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gunnar Aronsson's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. Eddie Persson kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Karl Nilsson charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Karl Nilsson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Överum BF booed when Lövestad IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karl Nilsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Överum BF fans' excitement grew in the 75th match minute when Överum BF's Tim Drewitz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 6-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 80 minutes of play Lövestad IK's Karl Nilsson was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Karl Nilsson kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Gunnar Aronsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Michael Nordlander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tim Drewitz in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Michael Nordlander saved Lövestad IK from getting behind. Michael Nordlander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunnar Aronsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 88th minute, Tim Drewitz made a precise shot to the right of Michael Nordlander. Lövestad IK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 7-0. Michael Nordlander came out of the goal in the 91st minute to try and stop a shot by Överum BF's Gunnar Aronsson. But to his dismay, Gunnar Aronsson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 8-0. Överum BF walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.