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Tråvad
Spectators: 6975 (Terracing: 5200, Seating: 1675, VIP seats: 100) The Steefs's Ola Backlund 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ludwig Sjö got free with August Esbjörnsson in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jens-Erik Ekelund sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jens-Erik Ekelund blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lennart Söderquist having to make a save. Ola Backlund fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lennart Söderquist having to interfere. In the 14th match minute, Tråvad IK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jörgen Arhenius to maneuver through the defense. If Ola Backlund had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jens-Erik Ekelund fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lennart Söderquist having to interfere. If Jens-Erik Ekelund had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 29 minutes into the game, Jens-Ove Nyman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tråvad IK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Steefs the free kick. The supporters of The Steefs booed when Tråvad IK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jens-Ove Nyman didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Tråvad IK defense, Jens-Erik Ekelund kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lennart Söderquist. The Tråvad IK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lennart Söderquist should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Tråvad IK booed when The Steefs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ola Backlund didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Jörgen Arhenius charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jörgen Arhenius the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to The Steefs getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Patrick Tidéksson hit a great ball. The Steefs's Ola Backlund got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jens-Erik Ekelund got free with Lennart Söderquist in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Ludwig Sjö had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 73rd match minute, The Steefs was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Billy Sandberg to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jens-Erik Ekelund got free with Lennart Söderquist in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. August Esbjörnsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ludwig Sjö in the 79th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Ola Backlund managed to get in a good position for a shot. The Steefs's supporters rose to their feet, but Ola Backlund was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lennart Söderquist breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Tråvad IK getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Walter Wallin hit a great ball. Lennart Söderquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ola Backlund, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. When Tråvad IK's Nicklas Askelöf in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Steefs's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicklas Askelöf in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg August Esbjörnsson saved The Steefs from getting behind.