League Play-Off

Östra Ryd -vallen
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Magnus Ahlstedt might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over John Carlsson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Magnus Ahlstedt ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of FC Belvedere booed when Östra Ryd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melker Strömberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Belvedere's Pål Bergqvist got a free kick in the 14th minute. After having played for 15 minutes, Magnus Ahlstedt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Östra Ryd's supporters crossed their fingers, but Magnus Ahlstedt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Jens-Erik Forssberg managed to get in a good position for a shot. Östra Ryd's supporters rose to their feet, but Jens-Erik Forssberg was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. John Carlsson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. John Carlsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Magnus Ahlstedt in the 18th minute of play. FC Belvedere's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Magnus Ahlstedt 19 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Belvedere's goalkeeper John Carlsson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 28 minutes into the match, Jens-Erik Forssberg had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of John Carlsson. FC Belvedere's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jens-Erik Forssberg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Thor Malmberg kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. With his leg John Carlsson managed to avoid a goal in the 33rdth minute, when Östra Ryd's Jens-Erik Forssberg fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Jens-Erik Forssberg struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. John Carlsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Östra Ryd. Magnus Ahlstedt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. John Carlsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to FC Belvedere getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Gösta Mårtensson hit a great ball. The supporters of Östra Ryd booed when FC Belvedere was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gösta Mårtensson didn't get a good kick on the ball. John Carlsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Magnus Ahlstedt in the 47th minute of play. 47 minutes into the game, Gösta Mårtensson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Belvedere's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Östra Ryd the free kick. In the 47th match minute, FC Belvedere was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gösta Mårtensson to maneuver through the defense. The Östra Ryd fans' excitement grew in the 49th match minute when Östra Ryd's Jens-Erik Forssberg 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 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Robin Skräddare was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Östra Ryd getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Isak Hydén hit a great ball. 57 minutes into the game, one of Östra Ryd:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Herbert Grelsson walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. The audience was convinced that Robin Skräddare's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Anthon Lilja was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jens-Erik Forssberg in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg John Carlsson saved FC Belvedere from getting behind. 70 minutes into the match, Magnus Ahlstedt had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of John Carlsson. FC Belvedere's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Magnus Ahlstedt was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Magnus Ahlstedt struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. John Carlsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Östra Ryd. John Carlsson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jens-Erik Forssberg's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. 90 minutes into the game, Olle Tunberg lined in a short shot 4-1 behind a frustrated Anthon Lilja. After a rather tough play, Östra Ryd's Melker Strömberg got a free kick in the 94th minute. Herbert Grelsson shot from long distance in the 96th minute, but Anthon Lilja was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. Magnus Ahlstedt scored 5-1 in the 100th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of John Carlsson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When the referee ended the match the Östra Ryd players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.