Allsvenskan 2020
Kalmar FF - AIK (0 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-02 at 14:30
Venue: Guldfågeln Arena, Kalmar
The match between Kalmar FF and AIK was played on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2020, at Guldfågeln Arena in Kalmar in front of an audience of 0 spectators. The referee for the match was Kaspar Sjöberg, assisted by Marcus Lundgren Klitte and Johan Thalin.
Kalmar FF entered the match in poor form, without a win in their last eight matches. Their opponents, AIK, were determined to secure a victory.
The match started at a sluggish pace, with both teams struggling to create dangerous goal-scoring chances. A cautious style of play characterized the opening, and it wasn't until the 21st minute that the first yellow card was issued. AIK's Enock Kofi Adu received a caution from the referee.
The first half continued at the same slow tempo, with random interruptions in play dominating the match. Both teams had difficulty generating any attacking play, and the goalkeepers were not called upon to make any spectacular saves. In the 33rd minute, AIK's Karol Mets also received a yellow card from the referee.
The second half remained a sluggish and tight match. The teams substituted players in an attempt to spark more creative play, but nothing really worked. In the 59th minute, AIK made two substitutions, with Heradi Rashidi coming on for Bilal Hussein and Nabil Bahoui replacing Rasmus Lindkvist.
The play improved slightly, but both teams still struggled to find rhythm in their attacks. In the 71st minute, AIK made their third substitution when Felix Michel came on for Enock Kofi Adu. Kalmar FF responded with two substitutions in the 75th minute, as Piotr Johansson replaced Erik Israelsson and Carl Gustafsson came on for York Rafael.
Despite the new players on the field, both teams found it hard to create goal-scoring opportunities. In the 79th minute, Kalmar FF made their third substitution as Filip Sachpekidis came on for Alexander Ahl Holmström. AIK responded in the 84th minute with two substitutions: Robert Lundström replaced Daniel Granli and Stefan Silva came on for Paulos Abraham.
As the match approached its conclusion, frustration grew among the players. Neither team managed to get their attacking play in order, and the match seemed destined to end goalless. In the second added minute, Kalmar FF made their final substitution as Adrian Edqvist replaced Isak Jansson.
The referee then blew the final whistle, signaling the end of the match. The match between Kalmar FF and AIK ended 0-0. Despite a more intense second half, neither team was able to find the back of the net. Kalmar FF thus continues to go goalless and has not won in nine matches. AIK has to settle for just one point from this match.