League Play-Off

Vindeln Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Stefan Pilberg's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Anthon Hurtig firmly grabbed it by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Stefan Pilberg got free with Anthon Hurtig in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pajala IF's Anthon Hurtig played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esbjörn Olsson in the 12th minute of play. Ingvar Åkerberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dick Asplund having to interfere. Esbjörn Olsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Esbjörn Olsson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Anthon Hurtig having to make a save. If Stefan Pilberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Stefan Pilberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Vindeln booed when Pajala IF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leif Alrot didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 42 minutes, Stefan Pilberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vindeln's supporters crossed their fingers, but Stefan Pilberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ingvar Åkerberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Esbjörn Olsson was the one to do the kick off. After 52 played minutes Vindeln got a freekick which was hit by Vilgot Bäckman . The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonas Hammarström during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Anthon Hurtig took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esbjörn Olsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anthon Hurtig showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stefan Pilberg in the 66th minute of the match. Anthon Hurtig showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esbjörn Olsson in the 69th minute of the match. Dick Asplund made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ingvar Åkerberg in the 71st minute. After 74 played minutes Pajala IF got a freekick which was hit by Leif Alrot. When Gunnar Knutsson fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pajala IF's protests and gave Gunnar Knutsson a yellow card for diving instead. After 82 played minutes Pajala IF got a freekick which was hit by Gunnar Knutsson. If Esbjörn Olsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th match minute, Pajala IF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Stenberg to maneuver through the defense. Dick Asplund showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leif Alrot, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Pajala IF walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.