League

Vegby Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Åryd RK's Sven-Erik Aronsson 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. After a rather tough play, Åryd RK's Kjell Johansson got a free kick in the 7th minute. If Sven-Erik Aronsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Vegby defense, Sven-Erik Aronsson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Matthias Mattsson. The Vegby fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Matthias Mattsson should have stopped the shot. Sven-Erik Aronsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 20th minute Lars Bruhn shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matthias Mattsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 26th minute, Bo Källberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 30 minutes into the game, Lars Bruhn cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Matthias Mattsson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 34th match minute, Vegby was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bo Källberg to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Sven-Erik Aronsson's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Matthias Mattsson was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. In the 36th minute, Jörgen Söderström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sivert Berglund sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 42nd minute, Vegby's Klas Fristedt ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Erling Bergendahl. Erling Bergendahl yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Matthias Mattsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven-Erik Aronsson in the 46th minute of play. After the first half Åryd RK were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When Lars Bruhn fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Åryd RK's protests and gave Lars Bruhn a yellow card for diving instead. Lars Bruhn hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Åryd RK's Erling Bergendahl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jarl Ambjörnsson in the 56th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Vegby's zone, Lars Bruhn stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Matthias Mattsson came out of the goal and Lars Bruhn tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Åryd RK booed when Vegby was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sivert Berglund didn't get a good kick on the ball. 62 minutes into the game, Sven-Erik Aronsson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Matthias Mattsson. Sven-Erik Aronsson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Bo Källberg hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Vegby were furious when Ivan Tidén was red carded, 73 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Vegby fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 73rd minute. Penalty! Matthias Mattsson made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Jörgen Söderström sent off a good shot on target. Lars Bruhn struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Matthias Mattsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Åryd RK. 85 minutes into the game, Jarl Ambjörnsson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Erling Bergendahl was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 97th minute, Jarl Ambjörnsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 97th minute, Jarl Ambjörnsson fired away a free kick at goal. It was hit a tad too hard, and went over the crossbar. Åryd RK's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.