Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Norrköping FK - AIK (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-10-26 at 19:00
Venue: Platinumcars Arena
Match Report:
It was an exciting match between IFK Norrköping FK and AIK in the Allsvenskan at Platinumcars Arena. Despite there being no spectators present due to restrictions, the teams provided an entertaining football match for their fans watching at home on TV. Referee Kristoffer Karlsson and assistant referees Daniel Wärnmark and Tobias Wärn held the tight positions on the pitch.
AIK entered the match with four consecutive victories and had hopes of continuing in winning form. They were the ones who took the lead in the match, as forward Henok Goitom scored his seventh goal of the season in the 26th minute. With a fantastic header assisted by Sebastian Larsson, Goitom placed the ball in the net, making it 0-1 for AIK.
IFK Norrköping did not let themselves be disheartened and quickly responded. In the 46th minute, Jonathan Levi scored his eighth goal of the season, equalizing to 1-1. The assist came from Sead Haksabanovic.
Just a few minutes later, IFK Norrköping took the lead. Henrik Castegren struck and made it 2-1 for his team in the 50th minute, again with an assist from Haksabanovic. It became a battle for the home team to maintain their lead.
Both teams made several substitutions to strengthen their sides and adjust their tactics. Despite the yellow card awarded to IFK Norrköping's Lars Christian Krogh Gerson in the 61st minute and AIK's Sebastian Larsson receiving warnings in the 72nd and 75th minutes, the match resembled a tough contest with chances for both sides.
AIK managed to equalize in the 87th minute. After a penalty was awarded to AIK, Sebastian Larsson put the ball in the goal, scoring his fifth goal of the season. The final score was 2-2.
Although both teams sought victory and played for it, they had to settle for a point each. IFK Norrköping FK continues to remain in the middle of the table with 24 points, while AIK solidifies its position in fourth place with 32 points. It was an exciting match that demonstrated both teams' ability to score and fight hard for points.