League Play-Off

Jämjö
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Josef Tidén kicked off to start the match. Gabriel Frisk kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. When Josef Tidén came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Stöpen 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 Josef Tidén couldn't finish the play. Max Alströmer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Josef Tidén in the 7th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the match, Bengt Wiman had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Max Alströmer. Jämjö IK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bengt Wiman was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When Josef Tidén came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Stöpen 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 Josef Tidén couldn't finish the play. 19 minutes into the match, Stöpen FK's goalkeeper Jerry Svanér had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Magne Hedvall. A collision led to Stöpen FK getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Erik Magnusson hit a great ball. Anton Björk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Erik Magnusson hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. After having played for 28 minutes, Magne Hedvall managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jämjö IK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Magne Hedvall was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Jämjö IK's Anton Björk got a free kick in the 34th minute. Bengt Wiman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Max Alströmer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half Stöpen FK were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The supporters of Stöpen FK booed when Jämjö IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dan Nordlund didn't get a good kick on the ball. 56 minutes into the match, Bengt Wiman notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Jämjö IK's Max Alströmer. Max Alströmer was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Josef Tidén 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. Max Alströmer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt Wiman in the 75th minute of play. Anton Björk struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Jerry Svanér didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jämjö IK. Max Alströmer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bengt Wiman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt Wiman in the 81st minute of play forced Jämjö IK's goalkeeper Max Alströmer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 86 minutes into the game, Bengt Wiman recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Max Alströmer. Bengt Wiman showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Bengt Wiman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Josef Tidén fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Max Alströmer having to interfere. Bengt Wiman struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Max Alströmer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stöpen FK. Stöpen FK's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.