League Play-Off

Tierp
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hans Jansson kicked off to start the match. Hans Jansson received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Simon Fors came out and tried to block the shot, but Hans Jansson slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 5th minute. In the 8th minute, Edvin Backman ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Simon Fors was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. In the 11th match minute, Skutskär RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ulrik Andberg to maneuver through the defense. Simon Fors was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Bertil Kjellbom. Simon Fors showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hans Jansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 18th match minute, Tierp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marc Bark to maneuver through the defense. 22 minutes into the game, one of Skutskär RK:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Edvin Backman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Simon Fors tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Simon Fors stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hans Jansson's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. In the 36thth minute of the game Hans Jansson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Skutskär RK's Simon Fors was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Skutskär RK getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Andreas Nilsson hit a great ball. Simon Fors made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edvin Backman in the 40th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hans Jansson in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Simon Fors prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th minute, Hans Jansson 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. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Simon Bredberg was the one to do the kick off. 59 minutes into the game, Tierp's Hans Jansson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Simon Fors made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hans Jansson in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Simon Fors saved Skutskär RK from getting behind. In the 63rd minute, Edvin Backman left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tierp fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. Skutskär RK's Simon Fors played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans Jansson in the 68th minute of play. After having played for 74 minutes, Hans Jansson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tierp's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hans Jansson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Tierp booed when Skutskär RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulrik Andberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Simon Fors took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edvin Backman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hans Jansson in the 78th minute of play forced Skutskär RK's goalkeeper Simon Fors to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Skutskär RK's Andreas Nilsson got a free kick in the 79th minute. Edvin Backman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Tierp's Edvin Backman in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Skutskär RK's goalie prevented a goal. Simon Fors showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edvin Backman, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. There was no doubt that Tierp were the better team. Tierp's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.