League Play-Off

Hälleforsnäs
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Bengt Uter got free with Henrik Bjurström in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 20 minutes into the match, FC Alby's goal looked a bit too open when Klas Bocklund came free, but Henrik Bjurström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Henrik Bjurström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Viggo Deckberg in the 23rd minute of the match. Henrik Bjurström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bengt Uter in the 25th minute. Håkan Lindström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lukas Kullander, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. If Lukas Kullander had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of FC Alby booed when Hälleforsnäs RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingmar Björnsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Viggo Deckberg in the 42nd minute of play forced FC Alby's goalkeeper Henrik Bjurström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lukas Kullander was the one to do the kick off. When FC Alby's Vilhelm Botvidsson in 54 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Håkan Lindström guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. 56 minutes into the game, Hälleforsnäs RK's Bengt Uter nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Henrik Bjurström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. If Vilhelm Botvidsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 64th minute, FC Alby's Thor Gullesson seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Thor Gullesson the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC Alby protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Thor Gullesson had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of FC Alby:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Hälleforsnäs RK:s goal. Håkan Lindström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vilhelm Botvidsson in the 70th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bengt Uter in the 73rd minute of play forced FC Alby's goalkeeper Henrik Bjurström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vilhelm Botvidsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vilhelm Botvidsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 78 minutes, Lukas Kullander managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Alby's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lukas Kullander was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Vilhelm Botvidsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Alby's supporters rose to their feet, but Vilhelm Botvidsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Håkan Lindström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 80th match minute, Hälleforsnäs RK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Klas Bocklund to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of FC Alby booed when Hälleforsnäs RK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingmar Björnsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hälleforsnäs RK's Håkan Lindström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lukas Kullander in the 87th minute of play. If Vilhelm Botvidsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lukas Kullander who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 91stth minute tested the skills of Håkan Lindström when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Lukas Kullander in the 93rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Håkan Lindström, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Vilhelm Botvidsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Håkan Lindström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hälleforsnäs RK's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.