Mjällby AIF - Åtvidabergs FF 2 - 0

Allsvenskan 2012


Mjällby AIF - Åtvidabergs FF (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2012
Match start: 2012-04-15 at 17:30
Venue: Strandvallen A-plan
Attendance: 2,831

Mjällby AIF achieved a surprising victory over league leaders Åtvidabergs FF at Strandvallen A-plan. With only one point from four matches, Mjällby was eager to show what they were capable of. The match started evenly, with chances for both sides, but it was Mjällby that took the initiative. In the 31st minute, Mjällby’s Marcus Ekenberg received a warning after a tough challenge. Åtvidaberg then had a chance to take the lead when Alberis Sergio Angelo Da Silva received a red card in the 57th minute for a rough tackle. His teammate Bruno Manoel Marinho was also cautioned in the same situation.

Mjällby took advantage of their numerical superiority by scoring the first goal of the match in the 67th minute. Pär Eriksson stepped up and found the net after a nice pass from Marcus Ekenberg. The goal gave Mjällby additional confidence, and they continued to press on. In the 78th minute, Haris Radetinac struck again, making it 2-0 after a fine assist from Marcus Pode. Åtvidaberg fought hard, but Mjällby held on and secured a very important victory.

The match was well officiated by head referee Markus Strömbergsson and assistant referees Magnus Sjöblom and Mikael Hallin. The attendance of 2,831 people at Strandvallen A-plan witnessed a closely contested game where Mjällby impressed with their tactical play and attitude. This was their first victory of the season, and they managed to defeat the league leaders. Despite the loss, Åtvidabergs FF continued to lead the table.

Squads

Mjällby AIF

Starting squad

  • 1. Mattias Asper (GK)
  • 3. Anders Wikström (Off '75)
  • 4. Daniel Ivanovski
  • 6. Patrik Rosengren (C)
  • 7. Dominique Kivuvu
  • 8. Haris Radetinac
  • 10. Marcus Ekenberg (YC '31)
  • 13. Daniel Nilsson
  • 14. Daniel Nicklasson (Off '67)
  • 15. Robin Cederberg
  • 18. Pär Eriksson (Off '78) (YC '64)

Substitutions

  • 16. Alexander Lundin (GK)
  • 9. Erton Fejzullahu (In '78)
  • 12. Viktor Agardius (In '75)
  • 17. Robin Strömberg
  • 20. Pavel Zavadil
  • 22. Marcus Pode (In '67)
  • 23. Andreas Blomqvist

Åtvidabergs FF

Starting squad

  • 1. Henrik Gustavsson (GK) (C)
  • 5. Daniel Hallingström
  • 7. Kristian Bergström (YC '71)
  • 10. Tobias Nilsson
  • 12. Bruno Manoel Marinho (Off '74) (YC '57)
  • 13. Alberis Sergio Angelo Da Silva (RC '57)
  • 14. Oscar Möller (Off '60)
  • 18. Jesper Arvidsson
  • 19. Amir Suljic (Off '81)
  • 22. Magnus Eriksson
  • 23. Anton Tinnerholm

Substitutions

  • 20. Gustav Jansson (GK)
  • 2. Allan Olesen
  • 8. Christoffer Karlsson
  • 9. Petrit Zhubi
  • 15. Mattias Mete (In '74)
  • 16. Alain Junior Olle Olle (In '81)
  • 24. Tom Pettersson (In '60)

GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)