League Play-Off

Ruda -vallen
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 8th minute of the match Lars-Erik Ström shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sigvard Andersson showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Viktor Brandt made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Vidar Jönsson sent off a good shot on target. Jack Mogren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Viktor Brandt having to interfere. Ruda's Sigvard Andersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hugo Zander in the 19th minute of play. With his leg Viktor Brandt managed to avoid a goal in the 20thth minute, when Ruda's Vidar Jönsson fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 22 minutes into the match, Finnerödja RK's goalkeeper Viktor Brandt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vidar Jönsson. 25 minutes into the game, Finnerödja RK's Hugo Zander nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sigvard Andersson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 28th minute Petter Stenkvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sigvard Andersson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Jack Mogren kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Viktor Brandt. That made the score 2-1 in the 29 minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, Finnerödja RK's goalkeeper Viktor Brandt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vidar Jönsson. Jack Mogren received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Viktor Brandt came out and tried to block the shot, but Jack Mogren slotted it home off the left post making it 3-1 in the 40th minute. A collision led to Ruda getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Ove Berglund hit a great ball. In the 49th minute of the match Finnerödja RK got a corner. Ruda's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lars-Erik Ström ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Finnerödja RK's corner Lars-Erik Ström fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sigvard Andersson quite easily take care of the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Petter Stenkvist made a kick off. Vidar Jönsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Viktor Brandt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jack Mogren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Viktor Brandt read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Jack Mogren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hugo Zander's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 64thth minute, Sigvard Andersson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petter Stenkvist in the 65th minute of play forced Ruda's goalkeeper Sigvard Andersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 67 minutes, Vidar Jönsson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ruda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vidar Jönsson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vidar Jönsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Viktor Brandt having to interfere. If Hugo Zander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ruda's Andy Dahlberg couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 78th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Finnerödja RK. After 79 played minutes Finnerödja RK got a freekick which was hit by Örjan Eklund. Jack Mogren took the ball and in the 80 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Viktor Brandt. Viktor Brandt dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. Kalle Kristiansson got his second yellow card in the match during the 85th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 86th minute, Kalle Kristiansson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Örjan Eklund charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Örjan Eklund the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 89 played minutes Finnerödja RK got a freekick which was hit by Örjan Eklund. Andy Dahlberg was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 89th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. In the 90th match minute, Finnerödja RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Örjan Eklund to maneuver through the defense. Vidar Jönsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 93rd minute Vidar Jönsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Viktor Brandt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 94 minutes into the game, Alf Bryngelsson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Finnerödja RK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ruda the free kick. The supporters of Ruda booed when Finnerödja RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alf Bryngelsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruda's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.