League Play-Off

Etihad Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pontus Bållström got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pär Holmgren in the 4th minute of play forced Manchester City's goalkeeper Sven-Olof Albäck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pär Holmgren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sven-Olof Albäck having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pär Holmgren in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sven-Olof Albäck prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 12th minute, Pontus Bållström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 19 minutes into the match, Näsviken's goalkeeper Alvar Kvarnström had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arvin Blom. Arvin Blom recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arvin Blom's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Alvar Kvarnström skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Arvin Blom managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manchester City's supporters rose to their feet, but Arvin Blom was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alvar Kvarnström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Joacim Nyberg hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute, Stig Lindgren sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Manchester City's Sven-Olof Albäck didn't even have to move. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

52 minutes into the match, Christian Colin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alvar Kvarnström. Näsviken's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Christian Colin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Alvar Kvarnström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Colin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pär Holmgren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sven-Olof Albäck having to interfere. In the 60th minute, Joacim Nyberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sven-Olof Albäck made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pär Holmgren in the 63rd minute. If Christian Colin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Karl Hermansson kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. 74 minutes into the match, Manchester City's Christian Colin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alvar Kvarnström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pontus Bållström in the 76th minute of play forced Manchester City's goalkeeper Sven-Olof Albäck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Christian Colin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Alvar Kvarnström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 83 played minutes Näsviken got a freekick which was hit by Östen Örtendahl. Pär Holmgren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.