Allsvenskan 2012
IFK Göteborg - AIK (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2012
Match start: 2012-10-21 at 17:30
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 10,727
It was a cold and windy Sunday in Gothenburg when IFK Göteborg faced AIK at Gamla Ullevi in front of 10,727 eager fans. The match began with a tough start, as both teams fought for control of the game. However, it was the visiting AIK that struck first after 15 minutes when Niklas Backman headed in the ball following a nice pass from Celso Borges Mora.
After the goal, both teams continued to create chances, but neither could convert them into goals. Niklas Backman received his second yellow card in the 53rd minute, putting him at risk of being sent off, but AIK held firm.
IFK Göteborg pressed on and made several substitutions in an attempt to find an equalizer, but it was AIK that maintained their lead and thwarted all attempts from the home team.
The match ended 0-1 in favor of AIK, marking a significant step towards a top-four finish for the visiting team. Michael Lerjéus officiated the match, assisted by Fredrik Nilsson and Joakim Flink.
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)