League Play-Off

Svaneholm -vallen
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) After having played for 3 minutes, Karl-Axel Boström managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bjärtrå's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karl-Axel Boström was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Albin Löv took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michel Biörkman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Bjärtrå getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Dan Levander hit a great ball. Albin Löv took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michel Biörkman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Svaneholm RK's Fabian Håkansson got a free kick in the 13th minute. In the 17th match minute, Bjärtrå was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kenny Melin to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice moves Bertil Almkvist could shoot a difficult shot in the 19th minute, which Tor Hansson however easily saved by the left post. The Bjärtrå fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when Bjärtrå's Karl-Axel Boström looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fredrik Hedbom in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tor Hansson saved Bjärtrå from getting behind. Kenny Melin hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. 35 minutes into the match, Bjärtrå's goalkeeper Tor Hansson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bertil Almkvist. Svaneholm RK's Fredrik Hedbom got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bjärtrå's goalkeeper Tor Hansson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Karl-Axel Boström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl-Axel Boström in the 46th minute of play forced Svaneholm RK's goalkeeper Albin Löv to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half Bjärtrå were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Michel Biörkman made the kick off in the second half. Karl-Axel Boström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Albin Löv tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tor Hansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fredrik Hedbom, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute, Bertil Almkvist got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 66 minutes into the match, Svaneholm RK's goalkeeper Albin Löv had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Karl-Axel Boström . An unexpectedly hard shot by Bertil Almkvist in the 67th minute of play forced Bjärtrå's goalkeeper Tor Hansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 73 minutes into the game, Dan Levander was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bjärtrå's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Svaneholm RK the free kick. In the 73rd minute, Dan Levander hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Fredrik Hedbom's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tor Hansson was relentless in the 74th minute of the game. Fredrik Hedbom sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabian Håkansson hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. A hard shot 84 in the game by Karl-Axel Boström from a close distance when the talented Albin Löv managed to make a qualified save. Svaneholm RK's players were relieved. When Svaneholm RK's Fredrik Hedbom in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bjärtrå's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Bjärtrå booed when Svaneholm RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Malcolm Ivarsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bjärtrå eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.