League Play-Off

Småland Tower
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Gösta Gustafsson in the 6th minute of play forced Ströms Diamonds's goalkeeper Pelle Möllgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute Cafer İzzettin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per Kullgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 12th minute, Gösta Gustafsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cafer İzzettin in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Per Kullgren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Småland Utd's Per Kullgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arne Stenquist in the 15th minute of play. 21 minutes into the game, Arman Hansson threw the ball into play from the sideline. Ströms Diamonds's Adi Risnandar quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 22nd minute, Angelo Bertin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arne Stenquist in the 26th minute of play forced Småland Utd's goalkeeper Per Kullgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Småland Utd's Per Kullgren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arne Stenquist in the 28th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Rosendahl in the 34th minute of play forced Ströms Diamonds's goalkeeper Pelle Möllgren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arne Stenquist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Per Kullgren tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Angelo Bertin hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. If Zebastian Engström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.

In the 51st minute, Ströms Diamonds's Cafer İzzettin dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. 54 minutes into the match, Ströms Diamonds's Arne Stenquist sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Per Kullgren narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Michael Rosendahl charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Michael Rosendahl the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ströms Diamonds made a substitution. Aron Hammarström replaced Adi Risnandar. In the 58th match minute, Småland Utd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michael Rosendahl to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Ströms Diamonds's Arne Stenquist slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Per Kullgren. That made the score 0-2 after 64 minutes of play. Cafer İzzettin in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Per Kullgren, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 72nd minute Ströms Diamonds were awarded a corner. Arne Stenquist went to the cornerflag to take it. Arne Stenquist made a great header on Ströms Diamonds's corner, it was just that Småland Utd's Per Kullgren managed to reach the ball for a save. Cafer İzzettin in the 73rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Per Kullgren, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When the match had gone on for 73 minutes, Cafer İzzettin put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Per Kullgren. Arne Stenquist recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that Zebastian Engström's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pelle Möllgren was relentless in the 77th minute of the game. In the 81st minute Sven Wennersten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pelle Möllgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 83rd minute Zebastian Engström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pelle Möllgren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sven-Ove Lövgren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pelle Möllgren read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Aron Hammarström hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Per Kullgren made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Angelo Bertin sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Zebastian Engström managed to get in a good position for a shot. Småland Utd's supporters rose to their feet, but Zebastian Engström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pelle Möllgren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Sven-Ove Lövgren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 95 played minutes Ströms Diamonds got a freekick which was hit by Aron Hammarström. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ströms Diamonds walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.