League Play-Off

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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dan Broberg kicked off to start the match. 5 minutes into the match, Bella United's Vilhelm Björklund sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Eddie Sävström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Henrik Backman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Helge Eliasson in the 8th minute of play. Helge Eliasson hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. 15 minutes into the match, Träslövsläge IK's goalkeeper Eddie Sävström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ola Lundqvist. Eddie Sävström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evert Offendahl in the 17th minute of play. 18 minutes into the game, Charlie Lundberg was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bella United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Träslövsläge IK the free kick. Eddie Sävström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ola Lundqvist in the 24th minute. A collision led to Träslövsläge IK getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Petter Enström hit a great ball. Ola Lundqvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Eddie Sävström made a huge save. In the 27th minute Dan Broberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Henrik Backman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Träslövsläge IK booed when Bella United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Charlie Lundberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 39 minutes, Evert Offendahl managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bella United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Evert Offendahl was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eddie Sävström didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ola Lundqvist went, in the 40th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. After 44 played minutes Träslövsläge IK got a freekick which was hit by Johannes Sävström. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Träslövsläge IK's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Leonardo Kvist was slow to take the kick. During this time Bella United's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Leonardo Kvist almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Träslövsläge IK's Eddie Sävström did a great save. In the 57th match minute, Träslövsläge IK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Helge Eliasson to maneuver through the defense. Eddie Sävström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evert Offendahl in the 60th minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, Ola Lundqvist notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Träslövsläge IK's Eddie Sävström. Eddie Sävström was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Henrik Backman was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Ingemar Mikaelsson. Eddie Sävström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ola Lundqvist in the 75th minute of play. In the 79th minute Vilhelm Björklund shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eddie Sävström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Träslövsläge IK getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Dan Broberg hit a great ball. Vilhelm Björklund struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Eddie Sävström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bella United. Ola Lundqvist fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eddie Sävström having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Träslövsläge IK's zone, Vilhelm Björklund stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eddie Sävström came out of the goal and Vilhelm Björklund tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Kaj Östlund fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Träslövsläge IK's protests and gave Kaj Östlund a yellow card for diving instead. 93 minutes into the game, Helge Eliasson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Henrik Backman. Helge Eliasson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Bella United's Lennart Eskilsson was substituted for Charlie Lundberg. There was no doubt that Bella United were the better team. Bella United's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.