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Telenor Arena
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Erik Karlsson made the kick off which started today's match. Lillpitt IFK's August Mossberg got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Rudolf Almkvist fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alinder IK's protests and gave Rudolf Almkvist a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th minute, Rudolf Almkvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, August Mossberg managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lillpitt IFK's supporters rose to their feet, but August Mossberg was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marko Sandell breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marko Sandell showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erik Karlsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 21 minutes into the game, Bror Nyström was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lillpitt IFK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alinder IK the free kick. In the 21st minute, Bror Nyström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marko Sandell showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erik Karlsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. The supporters of Lillpitt IFK booed when Alinder IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustav Tholsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by August Mossberg in the 36th minute of play forced Alinder IK's goalkeeper Marko Sandell to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. August Mossberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 39th match minute, Alinder IK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rudolf Almkvist to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 40 minutes, August Mossberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lillpitt IFK's supporters crossed their fingers, but August Mossberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Lillpitt IFK's Hubert Ekberg in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alinder IK's goalie prevented a goal. 44 minutes into the game, Jan-Åke Bållström was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alinder IK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lillpitt IFK the free kick. In the 44th minute, Jan-Åke Bållström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Alinder IK booed when Lillpitt IFK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andreas Viberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Rudolf Almkvist made the kick off in the second half. When Erik Karlsson came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Lillpitt IFK 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 Erik Karlsson couldn't finish the play. Erik Karlsson's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 54thth minute, Marko Sandell skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Lillpitt IFK's Valter Nilsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jan-Åke Bållström in the 55th minute of play. Erik Karlsson in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marko Sandell, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 59 minutes into the match, Alinder IK's goalkeeper Marko Sandell had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hubert Ekberg. Marko Sandell made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vilhelm Mager in the 61st minute. August Mossberg struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Marko Sandell didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lillpitt IFK. Marko Sandell made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Erik Karlsson sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hubert Ekberg in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marko Sandell prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Valter Nilsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan-Åke Bållström in the 72nd minute of the match. Marko Sandell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from August Mossberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Alinder IK's zone, Erik Karlsson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marko Sandell came out of the goal and Erik Karlsson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Erik Karlsson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marko Sandell was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. When Rudolf Almkvist was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 93 minutes had been played. Lillpitt IFK's Johan Svanström was substituted for Jens Asmundsson. Lillpitt IFK'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.