League Play-Off

Kista Stadion
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Boris Åberg took the kick off in the first half of the match. Malcolm Nordstedt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ivan Elg having to interfere. In the 6th minute, Boris Åberg reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Sebastian Löfgren. The goal made the score 1-0. In the 14th minute, Malcolm Nordstedt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mellbystrand fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 25th minute of the match Martin Rolfsson shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sebastian Löfgren showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Kista's Boris Åberg in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mellbystrand's goalie prevented a goal. In the 31st minute, Kista's Simon Fristedt ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sebastian Löfgren. Sebastian Löfgren yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. After a rather tough play, Kista's Anders Joensson got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Kista's Ivan Elg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Malcolm Nordstedt in the 36th minute of play. If Stig-Ove Ivarsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gunnar Strandberg struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Sebastian Löfgren didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kista. The supporters of Kista booed when Mellbystrand was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulrik Berggren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sebastian Löfgren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boris Åberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kalle Bergsten charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kalle Bergsten the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 43 played minutes Kista got a freekick which was hit by Kalle Bergsten. After having played for 46 minutes, Malcolm Nordstedt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mellbystrand's supporters crossed their fingers, but Malcolm Nordstedt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ulrik Berggren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ivan Elg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Malcolm Nordstedt to make the kick off. Mellbystrand's Sebastian Löfgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Boris Åberg in the 54th minute of play. Stig-Ove Ivarsson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ivan Elg having to make a save. After 64 played minutes Mellbystrand got a freekick which was hit by Freddie Löfgren. Malcolm Nordstedt recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Mellbystrand getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Stig-Ove Ivarsson hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gunnar Strandberg in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Löfgren saved Mellbystrand from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Malcolm Nordstedt in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Elg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mattias Hake kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Boris Åberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Sebastian Löfgren tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gunnar Strandberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Sebastian Löfgren tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Malcolm Nordstedt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Ivan Elg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kista's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.