Division 1 Norra, men 2014
Nyköpings BIS - Athletic FC United (1 - 0)
Match in Division 1 Norra, men 2014
Match start: 2014-09-14 at 15:00
Venue: Rosvalla IP KG B
Attendance: 387
Nyköpings BIS took three important points today when they defeated Athletic FC United 1-0 at Rosvalla IP KG B. The match started with a high tempo, and already in the ninth minute, the home team managed to take the lead through Sebastian Holmquist. The goal was a real shock for the visitors, who struggled to find their way back into the game afterwards.
Athletic FC United tried to create chances, but Nyköping's defense stood firm and held tight. In the 41st minute, the visitors received their first warning as Omar Eddahri picked up a yellow card.
In the second half, the home team had several chances to extend their lead, but Athletic FC United's goalkeeper made several fine saves. In the 55th minute, Nyköping made their first substitution when Yousef Yousef replaced Adis Djokovic.
Athletic FC United continued to chase an equalizer but found it difficult to create truly dangerous chances. In the 65th minute, William Rodrigues de Freitas received his second yellow card and was sent off. The visitors made several substitutions in hopes of applying pressure, and in the 68th minute, Emmanuel Dogbe was replaced by Alex Santos Araujo.
In the 72nd minute, Athletic FC United made their second substitution when Linus Smedjegården replaced William Rodrigues de Freitas. In the 78th minute, Omar Eddahri was substituted for Rinor Nushi. With only a few minutes left in the match, Nyköping made their second substitution when Ludvig Hellman replaced Suad Gruda.
Athletic FC United desperately tried to push forward and create an equalizer, but it turned into an increasingly frustrated and disorganized hunt for goals. In the 89th minute, Haris Skenderovic received a yellow card, and shortly thereafter, Luca Gerbino Polo also received a warning.
Despite several dangerous situations, Athletic FC United failed to score, and the match ended 1-0 to Nyköpings BIS. A crucial victory for the home team, who now climbs up to sixth place in the standings.
GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)