League Play-Off

Nedre Arena
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Henrik Ahlroht made the kick off and thus started the match. Henrik Ahlroht kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Andréas Målare managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nedre Soppero's supporters rose to their feet, but Andréas Målare was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sakarias Gustafsson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrik Ahlroht in the 10th minute of play forced Ereškigal Zeru's goalkeeper Sakarias Gustafsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Charles Gerdberg during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Charles Gerdberg kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Samuel Grubb sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samuel Grubb received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Sakarias Gustafsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 29th minute, but Sakarias Gustafsson got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Ereškigal Zeru hanging dry this time. The supporters of Nedre Soppero booed when Ereškigal Zeru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rickard Björk didn't get a good kick on the ball. 33 minutes into the game, Henrik Ahlroht recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sakarias Gustafsson. Henrik Ahlroht showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Rickard Björk blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Niclas Grep having to make a save. 45 minutes into the match, Nedre Soppero's goal looked a bit too open when Rickard Björk came free, but Niclas Grep reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rickard Björk to make the kick off. If Henrik Ahlroht had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Nedre Soppero booed when Ereškigal Zeru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arne Asplund didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sakarias Gustafsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuel Grubb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 64 minutes into the game, Andréas Målare was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nedre Soppero's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ereškigal Zeru the free kick. Niclas Grep showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rickard Björk, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Samuel Grubb fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sakarias Gustafsson having to interfere. If Henrik Ahlroht had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Rickard Björk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 75th minute, Max Danielsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kalle Strömbom shot from long distance in the 75th minute, but Niclas Grep was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. 78 minutes into the match, Ereškigal Zeru's goal looked a bit too open when Henrik Ahlroht came free, but Sakarias Gustafsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Samuel Grubb blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sakarias Gustafsson having to make a save. After 83 minutes, Edvin Koch mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nedre Soppero and the Ereškigal Zeru players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a defensive mix-up in Nedre Soppero's zone, Stig Torsberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niclas Grep came out of the goal and Stig Torsberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Samuel Grubb fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sakarias Gustafsson having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henrik Ahlroht in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sakarias Gustafsson saved Ereškigal Zeru from getting behind. 97 minutes into the game, Rickard Björk recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Niclas Grep. Rickard Björk showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.