April 22, 2011: Höganäs - HIF 1-1

If you walk from the bus station in Höganäs past the church you will soon be at Julivallen, with today's big match Höganäs - Hässleholm IF. Where do one get in? Follow the stream of supporters, which consists of four loud men, to a gate. "Here, you can not enter, the entrance is over there on the short side" shouts a man at a grill. I thought the supporters was familiar with the arena. The entrance is a solid thing in brick. Pay 50 crowns to the man in the typical small opening. Inside drifts barbecue mists.

So far, the stand is empty. The players warm up, as well as judges. Eat my brought lunch and study the judges warming up. Looks like a kind of dance for three. Kickoff. 13 minutes. Ah Nah. Unlucky number. Head and 1-0 to Höganäs. Not good with that early goal, but HIF keeps the game well. Good! Shoot - goal. 1-1, it was a quick reply. The first half is even. Glances toward the grill. Hm, sausages does not look tasty. There are burgers on the grill, take a burger.

Second half is a constant pressure against HIFs goal. Get almost wryneck. The small crowd is enjoying the sunshine, it is a family outing. Not everyone is interested in the game, a girl spins around on the railing. HIFs goalkeeper is brilliant. Wow, that must be close! Dangerous free kick from Höganäs. The last ten minutes slow Höganäs down, and HIF can go to some attacks. The match ends 1-1, that must HIF be very happy with. The audience leaves the venue, probably a bit dissatisfied.