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Österbybruk -vallen
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the match, FC Harkrank's Karl-Axel Torstensson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Michael Björkkvist narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Marcus Wallin hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Jakob Tidéksson's shot from long distance in the 9th minute was not bad at all, but FC Harkrank's Börje Dalberg knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. Michael Björkkvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from André Koch in the 16th minute of play. Michael Björkkvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karl-Axel Torstensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 19 minutes into the match, FC Harkrank's goalkeeper Börje Dalberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ingmar Hamnberg. Börje Dalberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ove Willig, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After a rather tough play, FC Harkrank's Roy Västlund got a free kick in the 21st minute. 32 minutes into the match, Karl-Axel Torstensson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Michael Björkkvist. Österbybruk's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Karl-Axel Torstensson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Börje Dalberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ove Willig, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ove Willig was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 38th minute. Österbybruk's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Börje Dalberg didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 44th minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. André Koch was the one to do the kick off. When Marcus Wallin fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Harkrank's protests and gave Marcus Wallin a yellow card for diving instead. In the 54th minute of the match Jakob Tidéksson sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Börje Dalberg skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Harkrank's Henrik Hääger got a free kick in the 57th minute. When Henrik Hääger fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Harkrank's protests and gave Henrik Hääger a yellow card for diving instead. After 58 played minutes FC Harkrank got a freekick which was hit by Henrik Hääger. Ingmar Hamnberg struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Börje Dalberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Österbybruk. If Ingmar Hamnberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ove Willig received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Börje Dalberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Ove Willig had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ingmar Hamnberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Börje Dalberg having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Österbybruk's Tommy Häll got a free kick in the 77th minute. André Koch sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Orvar Högberg during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Österbybruk's Michael Björkkvist proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Österbybruk from getting a goal against them. After having played for 94 minutes, Ove Willig managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Österbybruk's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ove Willig was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Österbybruk's Ove Willig got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Österbybruk walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.