Allsvenskan 2012
GAIS - AIK (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2012
Match start: 2012-08-26 at 15:00
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 3,865
AIK won a tough away match against GAIS on Sunday afternoon. Despite a relatively low attendance of 3,865, the teams provided an exciting match at Gamla Ullevi.
The match started evenly, with both teams having several chances to take the lead. However, it wasn't until the 17th minute that the first yellow card was issued. AIK's Per Karlsson received a warning after a tough challenge with a GAIS player.
The second half began with several dangerous opportunities for both sides, but it was GAIS that saw the next player booked. Reuben Ayarna received a yellow card in the 56th minute after a harsh tackle.
In the 64th minute, AIK made their first substitution. Lalawele Atakora, who would later become the match hero, came on for Daniel Gustafsson. After another substitution from AIK and one from GAIS, AIK scored the decisive goal.
In the 82nd minute, it was Kwame Amponsah Karikari who put the ball past the GAIS goalkeeper following a fine pass from Lalawele Atakora. GAIS desperately tried to get back into the match, but AIK held firm and maintained their lead until the end.
The match concluded with a yellow card for Lalawele Atakora in the 91st minute, but AIK was still able to hold on to their lead and secure three vital away points. The final score was 0-1 in favor of AIK in a well-played match featuring strong defenses from both teams.
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)