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Norrköpings Parken
Spectators: 8010 (Terracing: 6009, Seating: 1842, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when August Lundberg made the kick off which started today's match. IKS Norrköping's Emanuel Sigfridsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eddie Hääger in the 5th minute of play. 9 minutes into the game, Pelle Jönsätt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. IKS Norrköping's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Real Grasacticos the free kick. In the 9th match minute, IKS Norrköping was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pelle Jönsätt to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by August Lundberg in the 10th minute of play forced IKS Norrköping's goalkeeper Emanuel Sigfridsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emanuel Sigfridsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from August Lundberg in the 14th minute of play. Real Grasacticos's Didi Novaes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Real Grasacticos from getting a goal against them. In the 17th minute, IKS Norrköping's Simon Dahlman ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Didi Novaes. Didi Novaes yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Stefan Fredriksson managed to get in a good position for a shot. IKS Norrköping's supporters rose to their feet, but Stefan Fredriksson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Didi Novaes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcus Hedström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Didi Novaes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Real Grasacticos booed when IKS Norrköping was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Henry Vennersten didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emanuel Sigfridsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from András Deák in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Real Grasacticos's goalkeeper Didi Novaes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcus Hedström. Didi Novaes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stefan Fredriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. IKS Norrköping were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Real Grasacticos's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Stefan Fredriksson took the corner. Real Grasacticos's Didi Novaes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stefan Fredriksson in the 40th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Roch Czeszyk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. August Lundberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marcus Hedström was the one to do the kick off. Real Grasacticos's Didi Novaes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcus Hedström in the 52nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pelle Jönsätt in the 54th minute of play forced Real Grasacticos's goalkeeper Didi Novaes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 57th minute, Simon Dahlman ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Didi Novaes was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Emanuel Sigfridsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from August Lundberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 63rd minute of the match Real Grasacticos got a corner. IKS Norrköping's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. August Lundberg ran over to the corner to take the kick. 67 minutes into the match, Real Grasacticos's goal looked a bit too open when Marcus Hedström came free, but Didi Novaes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simon Dahlman in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Didi Novaes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pelle Jönsätt in the 72nd minute of play forced Real Grasacticos's goalkeeper Didi Novaes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Didi Novaes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Simon Dahlman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 78 minutes, Emanuel Sigfridsson successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 80th minute, Real Grasacticos's August Lundberg ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Emanuel Sigfridsson. Emanuel Sigfridsson yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-2. Didi Novaes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stefan Fredriksson in the 88th minute of the match. 89 minutes into the match, Simon Dahlman had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Didi Novaes. Real Grasacticos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Simon Dahlman was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. Real Grasacticos's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by August Lundberg in the 93rd minute. The corner led Real Grasacticos's August Lundberg to fire away a dangerous shot which Emanuel Sigfridsson despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Emanuel Sigfridsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from August Lundberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 97 minutes had been played when some careless play by IKS Norrköping's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. August Lundberg was slow to take the kick. During this time Real Grasacticos's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Real Grasacticos's August Lundberg to fire away a dangerous shot which Emanuel Sigfridsson despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. IKS Norrköping had won after a very even match.