Allsvenskan 2016
Kalmar FF - IFK Norrköping FK (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2016
Match start: 2016-08-27 at 16:00
Venue: Guldfågeln Arena, Kalmar
Attendance: 5,854
A tough match between Kalmar FF and IFK Norrköping FK took place at Guldfågeln Arena in Allsvenskan on Saturday afternoon. Kalmar FF was playing at home, but IFK Norrköping FK was present as the second-placed team and was fighting for a victory. The attendance was promising, with 5,854 spectators in the stands, and the officiating team consisted of Johan Hamlin, Fredrik Klyver, and Anders Böwing.
The match began with hard tackles and aggressive play from both teams. Kalmar FF's Ismael Silva Lima had to leave the match already at halftime and was substituted for Rasmus Elm. IFK Norrköping FK's Niclas Eliasson was also substituted in the 64th minute when David Moberg Karlsson came onto the field for the visitors.
After 79 minutes of play, the match was shaken when Kalmar FF scored an own goal, handing the victory to IFK Norrköping FK. An own goal by Kalmar FF allowed IFK Norrköping FK to take the lead. Nicklas Bärkroth received a yellow card for IFK Norrköping FK shortly after the goal, and Kalmar FF substituted Herman Hallberg for Filip Sachpekidis in hopes of turning the match around.
Despite efforts from both teams to score more goals, the result remained 0-1 when referee Hamlin blew the final whistle. IFK Norrköping FK could thank the goalscorer, while Kalmar FF returned home disappointed. The match offered excitement and hard play, something the audience at Guldfågeln Arena appreciated.
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)