League Play-Off

Kvidinge
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tony Sjöberg got the match started through his kick off. Ralf Alfors's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vidar Åberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Erik Ström struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Evert Björklund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kvidinge IF. After 13 played minutes, Österskär's David Vallgren shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Vidar Åberg came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Österskär reached it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jan Olsson in the 15th minute of play forced Österskär's goalkeeper Evert Björklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Österskär's goalkeeper Evert Björklund had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Erik Ström. After a defensive mix-up in Österskär's zone, Jan Olsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evert Björklund came out of the goal and Jan Olsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Kvidinge IF booed when Österskär was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jörgen Lindmark didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edwin Valrot shot a long shot in the 24th minute and a light blocked Evert Björklund hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 1-0. 29 minutes into the match, Österskär's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Olsson came free, but Evert Björklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Evert Björklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan Olsson in the 32nd minute of the match. With his leg Evert Björklund managed to avoid a goal in the 38thth minute, when Kvidinge IF's Erik Ström fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Evert Björklund was a little too slow when Jan Olsson got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 39th minute. The score was now 2-0. Evert Björklund showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jan Olsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Evert Björklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan Olsson in the 48th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Jan Olsson made the kick off in the second half. Jan Olsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Evert Björklund tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jan Olsson in the 56th minute of play forced Österskär's goalkeeper Evert Björklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 57 minutes into the match, Österskär's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Olsson came free, but Evert Björklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 58thth minute of the game Erik Ström who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Österskär's Evert Björklund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Folke Fredriksson's late challenge caught a Kvidinge IF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Folke Fredriksson helped the player get up and apologised. After 60 played minutes Österskär got a freekick which was hit by Folke Fredriksson. In the 61st minute Erik Ström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evert Björklund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 72 minutes into the match, Österskär's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Ström came free, but Evert Björklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Österskär's Jörgen Lindmark got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Erik Ström's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Evert Björklund read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. Evert Björklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Ström in the 77th minute of the match. Erik Ström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Evert Björklund tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Österskär's Evert Björklund played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bror Lind in the 82nd minute of play. Bror Lind sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 93 minutes into the match, Österskär's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Ström came free, but Evert Björklund reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Österskär's Jörgen Lindmark got a free kick in the 93rd minute. When Erik Ström came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Kvidinge IF 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 Erik Ström couldn't finish the play. Österskär's Evert Björklund played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jan Olsson in the 97th minute of play. There was no doubt that Kvidinge IF were the better team. Kvidinge IF's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.