League Play-Off

Pwc Arena
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Norrala FF's Gunnar Bergqvist 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. Gunnar Bergqvist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 7 minutes into the game, Roger Hedvall was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bosses Boys's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Norrala FF the free kick. When Gunnar Bergqvist came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Norrala 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 Gunnar Bergqvist couldn't finish the play. Cândido Barbosa in the 10thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sixten Magnusson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Konrad Benett struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Sixten Magnusson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bosses Boys. Norrala FF's Sixten Magnusson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Govert Wielaert in the 13th minute of play. Norrala FF's Sixten Magnusson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cândido Barbosa in the 15th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Cândido Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bosses Boys's supporters rose to their feet, but Cândido Barbosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sixten Magnusson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Gunnar Bergqvist fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Norrala FF's protests and gave Gunnar Bergqvist a yellow card for diving instead. Gunnar Bergqvist hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the match, Bosses Boys's goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Hellqvist came free, but Max Vennersten reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Cândido Barbosa dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Sixten Magnusson, 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Norrala FF's zone, Cândido Barbosa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sixten Magnusson came out of the goal and Cândido Barbosa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Konrad Benett kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Bosses Boys's Jonatan Högström shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 38th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Sixten Magnusson but with some difficulty. In the 41st match minute, Bosses Boys was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cândido Barbosa to maneuver through the defense. Max Vennersten showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gunnar Bergqvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cândido Barbosa to make the kick off. Norrala FF's Sixten Magnusson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cândido Barbosa in the 56th minute of play. After 57 minutes of play Norrala FF's Gunnar Bergqvist was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 57 played minutes Norrala FF got a freekick which was hit by Gunnar Bergqvist. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cândido Barbosa in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sixten Magnusson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 62 minutes, Govert Wielaert managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bosses Boys's supporters crossed their fingers, but Govert Wielaert was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Norrala FF getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Lennart Jönsätt hit a great ball. In the 78th minute Cândido Barbosa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sixten Magnusson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cândido Barbosa 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. After a defensive mix-up in Norrala FF's zone, Cândido Barbosa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sixten Magnusson came out of the goal and Cândido Barbosa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Govert Wielaert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 93rd match minute, Bosses Boys was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Hedvall to maneuver through the defense. When the referee ended the match the Bosses Boys players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.