Allsvenskan 2020
Kalmar FF - IFK Göteborg (1 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-13 at 19:00
Venue: Guldfågeln Arena, Kalmar
Match Report:
Kalmar FF faced IFK Göteborg in an exciting Allsvenskan match on Thursday evening. Despite no spectators being allowed at Guldfågeln Arena, the tension was at its peak when referee Glenn Nyberg kicked off the match.
IFK Göteborg, who were in a downward spiral with nine consecutive matches without a win, were looking for a turnaround in their season. However, it was Kalmar FF who took the lead after 14 minutes of play. Erik Israelsson headed in the ball, giving the home team a goal. Sebastian Ring provided the assist, and Kalmar FF was in the driver's seat.
IFK Göteborg, however, did not let themselves be discouraged and fought back. After 32 minutes of play, the equalizer came. Tobias Sana was the one to score, netting his third goal of the season. Christian Kouakou provided the assist, and IFK Göteborg once again had hope for points in the match.
The second half featured an intense battle between the teams with several chances for both sides. In the 50th minute, Erik Israelsson received a yellow card for Kalmar FF. IFK Göteborg responded with two substitutions in the 74th minute, bringing on Sargon Abraham and Kristopher Da Graca to replace Patrik Karlsson Lagemyr and André Calisir.
Kalmar FF followed up with two substitutions of their own in the 76th minute, with York Rafael and Filip Sachpekidis coming on for Svante Ingelsson and Isak Jansson. With just six minutes left in the match, August Erlingmark received a yellow card for IFK Göteborg.
In the end, Kalmar FF also received a yellow card, as Fidan Aliti was booked in the second minute of stoppage time. Despite several chances for both teams, neither was able to score again, and the match ended 1-1.
After the match, Kalmar FF solidified their position in 13th place in the table, while IFK Göteborg is still searching for their first victory in ten matches and sits in 11th place. Both teams will now recharge for the next round and hope to bring home points from their upcoming matches.