League

Tandsbyn Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Per-Åke Axelsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Asgard Crusaders's supporters rose to their feet, but Per-Åke Axelsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henric Engström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Asgard Crusaders's Herbert Nordström got a free kick in the 13th minute. Michael Blomqvist's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but John Göransson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. A collision led to Asgard Crusaders getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Karl Västerstrand hit a great ball. In the 25th minute Per-Åke Axelsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Henric Engström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Henric Engström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Per-Åke Axelsson in the 26th minute of the match. Henric Engström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Per-Åke Axelsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. When Per-Åke Axelsson came up free with the goalie in the 33rd minute, the Asgard Crusaders 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 Per-Åke Axelsson couldn't finish the play. 37 minutes into the match, Asgard Crusaders's Per-Åke Axelsson sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Henric Engström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 44 played minutes Asgard Crusaders got a freekick which was hit by Petter Beck. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Michael Blomqvist to strike the kick off in the second half. Henric Engström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaac Hedberg in the 54th minute of play. Daniel Nordin struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. John Göransson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tandsbyn IK. The supporters of Asgard Crusaders booed when Tandsbyn IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johan Persson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Henric Engström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Hedberg in the 70th minute of the match. Rune Wennerqvist kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Isaac Hedberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henric Engström having to interfere. Isaac Hedberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 80 minutes into the game, Asgard Crusaders's Per-Åke Axelsson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Henric Engström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Daniel Nordin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 91 minutes, Daniel Nordin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tandsbyn IK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Nordin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 95th minute, Michael Blomqvist left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tandsbyn IK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Tandsbyn IK had won after a very even match.