League Play-Off

Almunge Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Isak Cane started the match with the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michael Rudkvist in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gustav Sandström saved Almunge from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Almunge's zone, Michael Rudkvist stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gustav Sandström came out of the goal and Michael Rudkvist tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Isak Cane had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joachim Olsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isak Cane in the 13th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Töre's goal looked a bit too open when Isak Cane came free, but Joachim Olsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rikard Alebeck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustav Sandström having to interfere. Almunge's Gustav Sandström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rikard Alebeck in the 22nd minute of play. When Rikard Alebeck came up free with the goalie in the 23rd minute, the Töre 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 Rikard Alebeck couldn't finish the play. Michael Rudkvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustav Sandström having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isak Cane in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joachim Olsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gustav Sandström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rikard Alebeck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Töre's Rikard Alebeck in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Almunge's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Töre's Jörgen Gulliksson got a free kick in the 44th minute. Christer Hammarbäck blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Joachim Olsson having to make a save. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Michael Rudkvist made the kick off in the second half. Dennis Hylander charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dennis Hylander the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Rudkvist in the 57th minute of play forced Almunge's goalkeeper Gustav Sandström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 59 in the game by Rikard Alebeck from a close distance when the talented Gustav Sandström managed to make a qualified save. Almunge's players were relieved. Almunge's Christer Hammarbäck got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Isak Cane fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joachim Olsson having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, Töre's Rikard Alebeck sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gustav Sandström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Christer Hammarbäck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Isak Cane fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joachim Olsson having to interfere. During the 79th minute of the match Dennis Hylander completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Dennis Hylander a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. If Christer Hammarbäck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Jörgen Gulliksson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.