League Play-Off

Mockfjärd Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ulrik Hjälm kicked off to start the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Ulrik Hjälm kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Linus Kilstedt. That made the score 1-0 in the 5 minute of play. If Matthias Deckbergh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Göran Mellin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matthias Deckbergh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Rune Håkansson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Simlångsdalen FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Rune Håkansson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Göran Mellin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Matthias Deckbergh in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Göran Mellin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Christian Bryngelsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Linus Kilstedt having to interfere. Göran Mellin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rune Håkansson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28thth minute of the game Rune Håkansson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mockfjärd's Göran Mellin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Simlångsdalen FK's Rune Håkansson got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Joakim Söderberg charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joakim Söderberg the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Simlångsdalen FK getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Joakim Söderberg hit a great ball. Matthias Deckbergh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Göran Mellin having to interfere. Frans Wallin charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Frans Wallin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 38 played minutes Mockfjärd got a freekick which was hit by Frans Wallin. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matthias Deckbergh in the 44th minute of play forced Mockfjärd's goalkeeper Göran Mellin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rune Håkansson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Matthias Deckbergh made the kick off in the second half. When Joakim Söderberg came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Simlångsdalen FK 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 Joakim Söderberg couldn't finish the play. In the 54th match minute, Mockfjärd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evert Stenqvist to maneuver through the defense. Christian Bryngelsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Linus Kilstedt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Göran Mellin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Matthias Deckbergh's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. 66 minutes into the match, Mockfjärd's goalkeeper Göran Mellin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rune Håkansson. In the 68th minute Ulrik Hjälm shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Linus Kilstedt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Göran Mellin was out of position in the 72 minute of play, and Matthias Deckbergh capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Matthias Deckbergh really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. The supporters of Mockfjärd booed when Simlångsdalen FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joakim Söderberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Christian Bryngelsson struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Linus Kilstedt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mockfjärd. Matthias Deckbergh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Göran Mellin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rune Håkansson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Göran Mellin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mockfjärd's goalkeeper Göran Mellin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Matthias Deckbergh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. During the 93rd minute of the match Frans Wallin completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Frans Wallin a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After having played for 95 minutes, Rune Håkansson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Simlångsdalen FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rune Håkansson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mockfjärd succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Simlångsdalen FK had controlled the match.