League Play-Off

Glanshammar Stadion
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Benjamin Ahlquist made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Graninge IK got a freekick which was hit by Martin Alströmmer. Christopher Apelqvist was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Benjamin Ahlquist showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 5 minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Röda djävularna's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Elg came free, but Robert Vedholm reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Graninge IK's Christopher Apelqvist got control of the ball when Svante Backlund tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Röda djävularna's Benjamin Ahlquist in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Graninge IK's goalie prevented a goal. 19 minutes into the match, Hampus Bolin dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Christopher Apelqvist, 2-0. Svante Backlund recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Benjamin Ahlquist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Svante Backlund struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Christopher Apelqvist didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Röda djävularna. Svante Backlund in the 31stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Christopher Apelqvist, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Robert Vedholm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Elg in the 38th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Sven-Åke Ekrot notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Röda djävularna's Robert Vedholm. Robert Vedholm was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 43 minutes into the match, Svante Backlund had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Christopher Apelqvist. Graninge IK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Svante Backlund was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Benjamin Ahlquist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Christopher Apelqvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

In the 52nd match minute, Graninge IK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Elg to maneuver through the defense. 54 minutes into the match, Hampus Bolin notched a goal, 5-1, to the right of Graninge IK's Christopher Apelqvist. Christopher Apelqvist was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Röda djävularna's Robert Vedholm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Elg in the 59th minute of play. Robert Vedholm made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sven-Åke Ekrot in the 60th minute. If Svante Backlund had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Christopher Apelqvist didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Hampus Bolin went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-1 was the resulting score. Christopher Apelqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamin Ahlquist in the 70th minute of the match. In the 72nd minute, Svante Backlund made a precise shot to the right of Christopher Apelqvist. Graninge IK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 7-1. After having played for 75 minutes, Benjamin Ahlquist managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Röda djävularna's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benjamin Ahlquist was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Reine Eklund charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Reine Eklund the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sven-Åke Ekrot got free with Robert Vedholm in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 79th minute, Reine Eklund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Christopher Apelqvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Ahlquist in the 81st minute of play. 85 minutes into the match, Graninge IK's goal looked a bit too open when Svante Backlund came free, but Christopher Apelqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 87 minutes into the game, Hampus Bolin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 8-1. Christopher Apelqvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Graninge IK's Christopher Apelqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Svante Backlund in the 93rd minute of play. Christopher Apelqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Ahlquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Robert Vedholm was out of position in the 95 minute of play, and Sven-Åke Ekrot capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Sven-Åke Ekrot really showed his touch with that goal: 8-2. Röda djävularna walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.