League Play-Off

Norrahammar Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the last second Ingvar Björklund throw himself and got hold of the ball when Ralf Bergren in the 2ndth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Bengt-Åke Wester sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 6 minutes into the match, Kulltorp RK's goalkeeper Ingvar Björklund had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bengt-Åke Wester. After 7 played minutes Norrahammar BK got a freekick which was hit by Ralf Bergren. Norrahammar BK's Ralf Bergren got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bengt-Åke Wester could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Ingvar Björklund made a huge save. If Sven-Erik Liljeström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The long shot by Dag Kielberg in the 20th minute really tested Ingvar Björklund's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After 21 played minutes Kulltorp RK got a freekick which was hit by Frank Hultman. With a little luck, Kulltorp RK's Ingvar Björklund got control of the ball when Emil Sandberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ernst Hellsing stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edmund Vall's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. In the 34th minute, Hampus Malmberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 36th minute of the game. One of Kulltorp RK:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Norrahammar BK:s goal. When the match had been going on for 38 minutes, Norrahammar BK's Dag Kielberg got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Ingvar Björklund. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Robert Bergfelt during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ralf Bergren struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Ingvar Björklund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Norrahammar BK. In the 44th minute, Alvar Hedvall hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ralf Bergren stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 52 minutes, Sören Harman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Norrahammar BK and the Kulltorp RK players grew even worse after the yellow card. Sören Harman hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Edmund Vall fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernst Hellsing having to interfere. Edmund Vall received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Ernst Hellsing tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Norrahammar BK getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Stefan Forss hit a great ball. Ernst Hellsing showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmund Vall, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. With a little luck, Norrahammar BK's Ernst Hellsing got control of the ball when Sven-Erik Liljeström tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 74th match minute, Kulltorp RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jörgen Forsman to maneuver through the defense. Ralf Bergren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ernst Hellsing stood somewhat misplaced when Sven-Erik Liljeström came free in front of goal and shot 2-1 to the left of him in the 79 minute. Sven-Erik Liljeström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Ernst Hellsing tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 85 minutes in the game, Edmund Vall fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Ernst Hellsing having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Norrahammar BK's zone, Sven-Erik Liljeström stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ernst Hellsing came out of the goal and Sven-Erik Liljeström tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 91 played minutes, Kulltorp RK's Hampus Malmberg shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ernst Hellsing came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Kulltorp RK reached it. Edmund Vall received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Ernst Hellsing tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Norrahammar BK had won after a very even match.