Allsvenskan 2020
IK Sirius FK - Kalmar FF (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-11-01 at 14:30
Venue: Studenternas
**Match Report:**
It was an exciting match at Studenternas as IK Sirius FK faced Kalmar FF in Allsvenskan. Despite the absence of fans in the stands due to restrictions, the teams provided entertainment and a few goals. The referee for the day was Kristoffer Karlsson, assisted by linesmen Tobias Wärn and Mark Josef.
Before the match, IK Sirius FK held a significantly better position in the table compared to Kalmar FF. Sirius was in 7th place, while Kalmar FF was at the bottom of the table.
In the 7th minute, IK Sirius FK made their first substitution, with Johan Karlsson replacing Daniel Jarl on the field. Just a few seconds later, Tim Björkström received a yellow card for the team. Shortly after, in the 11th minute, Elias Andersson also received a yellow card for the visiting team, Kalmar FF.
After 17 minutes of play, Sirius took the lead. Axel Björnström scored his fifth goal of the season, making it 1-0. He was assisted by Mohammed Khalid Saeid.
IK Sirius FK continued to press, and in the 31st minute they increased their lead to 2-0. This time, Mohammed Khalid Saeid was the goalscorer, marking his seventh goal of the season. Stefano Holmquist Vecchia provided the assist.
The first half was intense, and in injury time, Kalmar FF was awarded a penalty. Piotr Johansson converted the penalty in the best way possible, reducing the score to 2-1 for the visitors.
In the second half, Kalmar FF managed to come back and equalize. In the 56th minute, Geir Andre Herrem scored a beautiful header, assisted by Filip Sachpekidis.
Both teams then made a few substitutions in an attempt to find the winning goal. Kalmar FF brought on Isak Jansson and York Rafael in the 65th minute, while Filip Sachpekidis and Geir Andre Herrem made way from the pitch.
In the 78th minute, Kalmar FF opted for more substitutions. York Rafael replaced Geir Andre Herrem, and Rafael Gimenes da Silva came on for Carl Gustafsson.
IK Sirius FK responded with a substitution in the 81st minute, with Laorent Shabani replacing Elias Andersson on the field.
In the 85th minute, Rafael Gimenes da Silva received a yellow card for the visiting team, Kalmar FF. Just a few minutes later, Romario Pereira Sipiao also received a yellow card, which ultimately led to his dismissal after he accrued a second yellow.
Kalmar FF chose to make their final substitution in the 87th minute when Isak Magnusson replaced Adrian Edqvist.
Despite IK Sirius FK and Kalmar FF trying to create more chances, neither team was able to score any more goals, and the match ended 2-2.
Thus, it was shared points for the teams, and Kalmar FF took home a hard-fought draw from Studenternas. For IK Sirius FK, the result meant they maintained their 7th place in the table.