League Play-Off

Mantorp
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rune Engström took the kick off in the first half of the match. Kim Vennerdal hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Conny Tidéksson was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Zebastian Bergqvist. In the 18thth minute of the game Rune Engström who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mantorp FF's Henrik Forsberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 21 minutes into the match, David Björkqvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Henrik Forsberg. Mantorp FF's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that David Björkqvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henric Hedman in the 26th minute of play forced FC ALISHKA's goalkeeper Conny Tidéksson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rune Engström in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Henrik Forsberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Conny Tidéksson was a little too slow when Henric Hedman got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 30th minute. The score was now 1-1. Zebastian Ödmann recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hannes Isaksson got free with Conny Tidéksson in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Mantorp FF getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Henning Svensson hit a great ball. 40 minutes into the match, FC ALISHKA's goal looked a bit too open when Henric Hedman came free, but Conny Tidéksson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, FC ALISHKA's Conny Tidéksson got control of the ball when Zebastian Ödmann tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rune Engström fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henrik Forsberg having to interfere. Henrik Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Björkqvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zebastian Ödmann made a kick off. Conny Tidéksson came out of the goal in the 54th minute to try and stop a shot by Mantorp FF's Henric Hedman. But to his dismay, Henric Hedman quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Conny Tidéksson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Henric Hedman, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Rune Engström could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Henrik Forsberg made a huge save. Rune Engström might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Henrik Forsberg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rune Engström ran back to his position shaking his head. Henric Hedman charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Henric Hedman the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Henric Hedman kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Henric Hedman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Conny Tidéksson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Henrik Forsberg was a little too slow when Sabino Abraão got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 73rd minute. The score was now 2-2. When FC ALISHKA's Rune Engström in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mantorp FF's goalie prevented a goal. Henrik Forsberg was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Björkqvist showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 78 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Rune Engström managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC ALISHKA's supporters rose to their feet, but Rune Engström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henrik Forsberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zebastian Ödmann fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Conny Tidéksson having to interfere. In the 88th minute, Konrad Ahlbeck hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zebastian Bergqvist struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Conny Tidéksson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mantorp FF. Henrik Forsberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rune Engström's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. When the match was over FC ALISHKA could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Mantorp FF throughout the match.