Allsvenskan 2017
IFK Norrköping FK - Kalmar FF (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2017
Match start: 2017-05-16 at 19:00
Venue: Platinumcars Arena
Attendance: 7,452
IFK Norrköping FK secured an important victory at home at Platinumcars Arena when they faced Kalmar FF on Tuesday evening. Despite having a convincing lead in the first half, the match looked like it could swing in favor of Kalmar FF for a long time, but IFK Norrköping maintained their composure and ultimately won 2-0.
It was IFK Norrköping who started the match the strongest, and just half an hour in, Jón Gudni Fjóluson gave the home team the lead with a beautiful header. The assist came from Niclas Eliasson, who played a prominent role in IFK Norrköping's offense.
In the second half, Kalmar FF attempted to push back and catch up, but it was instead IFK Norrköping who extended their lead through Nicklas Bärkroth in the 59th minute, with Eliasson again providing the assist. Kalmar FF tried to find gaps in IFK Norrköping's defense but failed to manage any reduction in the score.
The only negative point of the match came in the 81st minute when IFK Norrköping's Eric Smith received a yellow card, but it was nothing that could change the outcome of the match. IFK Norrköping ultimately won 2-0.
With this victory, IFK Norrköping strengthens its position in fourth place in the table, while Kalmar FF continues to struggle at the bottom of the standings. The audience at Platinumcars Arena was treated to an entertaining soccer match that hopefully sets the tone for IFK Norrköping's continuing season.
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)