League Play-Off

Oviken Stadion
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Martin Svensson made the kick off which started today's match. The nice shot from Arne Malm in the 6thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Niklas Kvalfält had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. 7 minutes into the game, Martin Svensson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Börje Öfverman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Havstenssund BF's Anders Tholsson got a free kick in the 16th minute. When Martin Svensson fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Havstenssund BF's protests and gave Martin Svensson a yellow card for diving instead. Martin Svensson kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. The Oviken IF fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when Oviken IF's Arne Malm looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 25th minute, Rudolf Jonasson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arne Malm might have been able to make a better finish in the 31st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Niklas Kvalfält. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arne Malm ran back to his position shaking his head. Martin Svensson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Allan Mickelsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Börje Öfverman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 47th minute, Havstenssund BF's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Arne Malm fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Elof Vase sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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.

Niklas Kvalfält showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elof Vase in the 55th minute of the match. A collision led to Havstenssund BF getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Ove Hellkvist hit a great ball. Allan Mickelsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Börje Öfverman made a huge save. Arne Malm fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niklas Kvalfält having to interfere. An unexpected shot in the 69th minute by Allan Mickelsson got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. If Allan Mickelsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Martin Svensson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Börje Öfverman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Oviken IF's Elof Vase got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Arne Malm came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Oviken IF 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 Arne Malm couldn't finish the play. In the 82nd minute, Elof Vase left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Oviken IF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Havstenssund BF's Niklas Kvalfält played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arne Malm in the 88th minute of play. When Havstenssund BF's Martin Svensson in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Oviken IF's goalie prevented a goal. For all the effort they put into the match, the Havstenssund BF players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Oviken IF.