League Play-Off

Aplared -vallen
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Jönköping's Eric Rosén started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 11 minutes into the match, Ramshöjdens IK's goal looked a bit too open when Lars-Erik Linquist came free, but Rickard Sjöström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stig-Ove Vallman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sven-Olof Löfgren in the 12th minute. Sven-Olof Löfgren who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 20thth minute tested the skills of Stig-Ove Vallman when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Sven-Olof Löfgren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ramshöjdens IK's Rickard Sjöström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars-Erik Linquist in the 27th minute of play. Lars-Erik Linquist scored 1-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rickard Sjöström, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 34 minutes into the match, Ramshöjdens IK's goal looked a bit too open when Lars-Erik Linquist came free, but Rickard Sjöström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ramshöjdens IK's Rickard Sjöström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Rosén in the 36th minute of play. In the 38th minute Sven-Olof Löfgren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stig-Ove Vallman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rickard Sjöström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lars-Erik Linquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. 48 minutes into the match, Ramshöjdens IK's goal looked a bit too open when Lars-Erik Linquist came free, but Rickard Sjöström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sven-Olof Löfgren made a kick off. Morgan Andreasson kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Kenny Vennerlund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Stig-Ove Vallman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Stig-Ove Vallman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sven-Olof Löfgren's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. Lars-Erik Linquist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Rickard Sjöström made a huge save. Stig-Ove Vallman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven-Olof Löfgren, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Rickard Sjöström was out of position in the 85 minute of play, and Eric Rosén capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Eric Rosén really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. In the 88th minute, Jönköping's Eric Rosén ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rickard Sjöström. Rickard Sjöström yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-4. Lars-Erik Linquist's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Rickard Sjöström skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Lars-Erik Linquist came free with the goalkeeper in the 94th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Rickard Sjöström could save by the left post. The Ramshöjdens IK manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Jönköping to win.