League Play-Off

Finnair Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arne Granström got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Forserum booed when Finlandia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robin Sellberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Finlandia FC's zone, Arne Granström stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Charles Ekberg came out of the goal and Arne Granström tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 14 minutes of play, Forserum's Casper Håkansson made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Charles Ekberg was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Forserum's Casper Håkansson in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Finlandia FC's goalie prevented a goal. Eskil Lindqvist took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dick Sörman. Dick Sörman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Casper Håkansson in the 26th minute of play forced Finlandia FC's goalkeeper Charles Ekberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dick Sörman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manfred Christoffersson in the 31st minute of play. Finlandia FC's Charles Ekberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Casper Håkansson in the 33rd minute of play. Charles Ekberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arne Granström in the 34th minute of play. Joar Deckbergh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arne Granström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Charles Ekberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Casper Håkansson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Charles Ekberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Manfred Christoffersson was the one to do the kick off. Casper Håkansson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 54th minute, Christoffer Beck hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55th minute, Casper Håkansson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Forserum fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. The supporters of Finlandia FC booed when Forserum was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivar Skarkman didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Arne Granström managed to get in a good position for a shot. Forserum's supporters rose to their feet, but Arne Granström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Charles Ekberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Casper Håkansson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Charles Ekberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Finlandia FC's zone, Arne Granström stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Charles Ekberg came out of the goal and Arne Granström tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Casper Håkansson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arne Granström received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Charles Ekberg came out and tried to block the shot, but Arne Granström slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 76th minute. After a rather tough play, Forserum's Karl-Ove Hernström got a free kick in the 80th minute. Ingvar Larsfelt struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Dick Sörman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Finlandia FC. In the 87th minute, Arne Granström got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Edwin Stenberg hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. 90 minutes into the match, Forserum's Arne Granström sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Charles Ekberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Eskil Lindqvist had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Forserum's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.