Allsvenskan 2012
AIK - IFK Norrköping FK (5 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2012
Match start: 2012-05-20 at 17:30
Venue: Råsunda
Attendance: 11,896
Råsunda was filled with anticipation as AIK faced IFK Norrköping FK in an Allsvenskan match on Sunday. Referee Michael Lerjéus blew the whistle to start the game in front of 11,896 spectators who could attest that they did not regret choosing to watch this match.
IFK Norrköping FK was quick to show why they were on the field when Gunnar Heidar Thorvaldsson placed the ball into the net after just four minutes. IFK Norrköping FK showcased their goal-scoring ability by doubling their lead to 2-0 after 17 minutes, with Astrit Ajdarevic heading the ball in.
But AIK never gave up, and just a few minutes later, in the 18th minute, Daniel Gustafsson received a pass from Martin Kayongo-Mutumba and sent the ball into the net behind IFK Norrköping FK's goalkeeper. Viktor Lundberg brought AIK to equalize in the 21st minute, with an assist from Celso Borges Mora.
IFK Norrköping FK began to show frustration, with James Frempong receiving a warning in the 22nd minute, followed by Abbass Hassan's warning in the 36th minute. AIK remained unfazed and took the lead in the 33rd minute when Martin Lorentzson sent a nice pass to Daniel Tjernström, who in turn struck the ball into the net.
The second half began with AIK in the lead, and Robin Quaison was able to increase the lead to 4-2 after 53 minutes. IFK Norrköping FK pressed hard but struggled to get through AIK’s defense, and even Martin Smedberg Dalence's substitution couldn't make a difference. IFK Norrköping FK's coach also brought in Christoffer Nyman and Lars Christian Krogh Gerson, but AIK continued to dominate.
Daniel Gustafsson's second goal in the 77th minute cemented AIK’s victory with a final score of 5-2. Celso Borges Mora was substituted for Alhassan A Haestad Kamara in the 78th minute, while Robin Quaison left the field in the 81st minute for Nicklas Maripuu.
AIK celebrated a well-deserved home victory, collecting valuable points, while IFK Norrköping FK left empty-handed. Referee Michael Lerjéus and his assistants Per Brogevik and Peter Vesterholm did a good job on the field.
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)