Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Norrköping FK - Kalmar FF (2 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-06-14 at 14:30
Venue: Platinumcars Arena
IFK Norrköping FK faced Kalmar FF in an exciting Allsvenskan match at Platinumcars Arena on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, there were no spectators present to watch the game due to the prevailing circumstances.
It was IFK Norrköping that started the strongest, taking the lead already in the 4th minute. Sead Haksabanovic was the last to touch the ball after a nice assist from Simon Thern. Norrköping quickly took control of the match and created several dangerous opportunities.
However, Kalmar FF fought their way back into the game, and in the 38th minute, they earned a free kick in a good position. Romario Pereira Sipiao was cool-headed and slotted the ball into the net. The score was now tied, which gave Kalmar FF new energy before the halftime break.
At halftime, Kalmar FF made two substitutions to try to change the course of the match. Alexander Ahl Holmström came on for Filip Sachpekidis, and Carl Gustafsson replaced Isak Jansson. The improvement was noticeable right away as Kalmar tried to generate pressure in attack.
But it was still IFK Norrköping that took the lead again. In the 57th minute, Christoffer Nyman scored after an assist from Simon Thern. The score was now 2-1 to the home team, who had control of the match.
Referee Mohammed Al-Hakim issued a yellow card to Norrköping's Eric Smith in the 61st minute. Shortly thereafter, Norrköping made two substitutions. Christopher Rasmus Nilsson Telo came in for Lars Christian Krogh Gerson, and Andreas Blomqvist replaced Maic Sema.
Kalmar FF also made a substitution in the 68th minute when Emin Nouri replaced Sebastian Ring. Both teams struggled to create chances, but neither managed to put the ball in the net.
In the 73rd minute, IFK Norrköping made another substitution, as Abdulrazaq Ishaq came on for Sead Haksabanovic. Kalmar FF responded with a substitution in the 78th minute when York Rafael replaced Henrik Löfkvist Jacobsson.
The match concluded with an intense finish as IFK Norrköping tried various substitutions to maintain their lead. Carl Björk and Pontus Almqvist came on for Jonathan Levi and Christoffer Nyman in the 81st minute. Kalmar FF also made changes, bringing on Isak Magnusson for Nils Fröling in the 85th minute.
With just a few minutes left in the match, Viktor Elm of Kalmar FF received a warning from the referee. Carl Björk of IFK Norrköping also found himself in the referee’s book with a yellow card in the 88th minute. The match played out without any more goal chances, and in the end, it was clear – IFK Norrköping won 2-1 over Kalmar FF.
It was a closely contested match where IFK Norrköping ultimately came out on top. The home team impressed with their play and created several dangerous opportunities. Kalmar FF fought valiantly but fell short of securing any points. IFK Norrköping can celebrate an important victory, while Kalmar FF must regroup for their next match.