League Play-Off

Delsbo -vallen
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Andy Fredriksson made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Delsbo FF's zone, Erland Danielsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Philip Ahlgren came out of the goal and Erland Danielsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Erland Danielsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Philip Ahlgren having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andy Fredriksson in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Philip Ahlgren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 15th match minute, Delsbo FF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernt Bengtsson to maneuver through the defense. 23 minutes into the match, Skene's goalkeeper Axel Bäcklin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sven Norström. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Petter Carlsson in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Axel Bäcklin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Johannes Anundsson's late challenge caught a Skene's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Johannes Anundsson helped the player get up and apologised. In the 28th match minute, Delsbo FF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Johannes Anundsson to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Skene defense, Sven Norström kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Axel Bäcklin. The Skene fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Axel Bäcklin should have stopped the shot. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Philip Ahlgren made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Erland Danielsson sent off a good shot on target. If Andy Fredriksson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Skene defense, Petter Carlsson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Axel Bäcklin. The Skene fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Axel Bäcklin should have stopped the shot. 64 minutes into the game, Delsbo FF's Petter Carlsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Axel Bäcklin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Axel Bäcklin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sven Norström's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. Sven Norström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Petter Carlsson came up free with the goalie in the 73rd minute, the Delsbo FF 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 Petter Carlsson couldn't finish the play. If Sven Norström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Erland Danielsson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Philip Ahlgren having to interfere. Erland Danielsson was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 83rd minute. Skene's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Erland Danielsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Philip Ahlgren tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Axel Bäcklin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven Norström in the 89th minute of play. Delsbo FF's Philip Ahlgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andy Fredriksson in the 90th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Erland Danielsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Skene's supporters rose to their feet, but Erland Danielsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Philip Ahlgren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Delsbo FF's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.