Allsvenskan 2022
Djurgården - AIK (1 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-10-16 at 15:00
Venue: Tele2 Arena
Attendance: 26,702
**Match Report: Djurgården vs AIK (1-2)**
It was an exciting match when Djurgården faced AIK in a heated Allsvenskan showdown at the Tele2 Arena. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of 26,702 spectators, the battle was intense and full of drama.
Referee Andreas Ekberg kicked off the match at 15:00 on Sunday afternoon. Already in the 5th minute, Djurgården received a warning when Jesper Löfgren picked up a yellow card. The game was balanced, but it was AIK that took the lead in the 10th minute. John Guidetti scored the goal, which was his fourth of the season. Mikael Lustig provided the assist to Guidetti, who neatly slotted the ball into the net.
AIK received a warning in the 14th minute when Sebastian Larsson was booked by the referee. It was a physical match where both teams fought hard. AIK continued to accumulate yellow cards, and in the 27th minute, Erick Ouma Otieno received a yellow card.
As the halftime signal approached, AIK's Bilal Hussein was cautioned in the 45th minute. The crowd held its breath for what promised to be an exciting second half.
It didn't take long after the break for AIK to extend their lead. Nicolas Stefanelli struck in the 61st minute, marking his eighth goal of the season. John Guidetti, who had already contributed with a goal, provided the assist. AIK was now in a strong position with a 2-0 scoreline.
Both teams made several substitutions in their quest to turn the match around. In the 65th minute, AIK substituted Vincent Thill for Nabil Bahoui. Djurgården followed suit, replacing Victor Edvardsen with Kalle Holmberg in the 70th minute.
AIK made two more substitutions in the 78th minute. Axel Björnström replaced Josafat Mendes, while Zachary Elbouzedi took over for John Guidetti. With only a few minutes left to play, AIK also made their final substitution when Collins Lusaka Sichenje was replaced by Collins Lusaka in the 90th minute.
As the final whistle approached, Djurgården managed to reduce the deficit through Kalle Holmberg. In the 90th minute, he scored his first goal of the match after a fine assist from Magnus Eriksson. Djurgården was suddenly just one goal away from equalizing.
The match took an unexpected turn in the 90th minute when AIK's Collins Lusaka Sichenje was sent off after a tough tackle. With one player less on the field, the tension became palpable for AIK.
It turned into an exciting final minute as Djurgården desperately tried to force an equalizer, but AIK held on and secured a hard-fought victory with a score of 2-1. AIK fans celebrated jubilantly while Djurgården had to accept defeat.
It was an intense match where AIK showcased a strong defensive performance and managed to fend off Djurgården's assault. AIK's victory allows them to continue climbing the table and solidifies their position among the top competitors in Allsvenskan.