League Play-Off

Slussfors -vallen
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Kåre Sjögren made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 5th minute Kåre Sjögren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per-Olof Alberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kåre Sjögren struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Per-Olof Alberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rätan IF. After 11 played minutes Rätan IF got a freekick which was hit by Per-Åke Sandberg. The supporters of Slussfors IFK booed when Rätan IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Göran Björkdal didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Olov Stephansson managed to avoid a goal in the 19thth minute, when Slussfors IFK's Elof Askstedt fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kåre Sjögren in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Per-Olof Alberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 27th match minute, Slussfors IFK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaj Axelsson to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Isaac Ålberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Kåre Sjögren put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Per-Olof Alberg. Adrian Hafström took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Olov Stephansson. Olov Stephansson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. In the 42nd minute, Ian Alegren ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Per-Olof Alberg was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Kåre Sjögren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Isaac Ålberg to strike the kick off in the second half. Kåre Sjögren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 58th minute, Martin Walroth 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 a rather tough play, Rätan IF's Per-Åke Sandberg got a free kick in the 64th minute. In the 78th match minute, Rätan IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mathias Pilberg to maneuver through the defense. When Rätan IF's Kåre Sjögren in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Slussfors IFK's goalie prevented a goal. A hard shot 85 in the game by Kåre Sjögren from a close distance when the talented Per-Olof Alberg managed to make a qualified save. Slussfors IFK's players were relieved. Rätan IF's Olov Stephansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isac Björling in the 89th minute of play. A collision led to Rätan IF getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Martin Walroth hit a great ball. Isaac Ålberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the final whistle sounded Rätan IF left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Slussfors IFK.