FC Linköping City - BK Forward 1 - 0

Division 1 Norra, men 2018


FC Linköping City - BK Forward (1 - 0)
Match in Division 1 Norra, men 2018
Match start: 2018-05-31 at 19:30
Venue: Bilbörsen Arena
Attendance: 330


The match between FC Linköping City and BK Forward at Bilbörsen Arena was a close and exciting affair in front of an audience of 330 people. Referee Joakim Östling officiated the match, which began at a frantic pace from both teams.

In the first half, we saw aggressive play from both sides. BK Forward received two warnings in quick succession, first for Amadou Kalabane and then for Jesper Åman. FC Linköping City also maintained a high tempo and created several dangerous chances, but the defenses of both teams held firm, and the half ended goalless.

The second half started in the same way as the first, with intense play from both teams. FC Linköping City showcased their powerful attacking play, and it was in the 72nd minute that Lawson Sabah managed to score the only goal of the match, giving his team a 1-0 lead.

BK Forward attempted to come back and create chances for an equalizer, but FC Linköping City's defense remained solid and managed to keep them at bay until the final whistle. Despite several warnings in the second half, FC Linköping City secured three important points and ended the match with a victory.

The match concluded 1-0 in favor of FC Linköping City, allowing them to climb the table and get closer to the upper positions. In contrast, BK Forward will need to return to training and work on being more effective in their upcoming matches. It was a tough and exciting match between two well-matched teams at Bilbörsen Arena.


Squads

FC Linköping City

Starting squad

  • 1. Michael Hartmann (GK)
  • 2. Henrik Larsvik (Off '64)
  • 3. Ivan Bukenya
  • 10. Esat Jashari
  • 11. Kyle Lloyd Knotek (YC '64)
  • 16. Yasuoka Takuto
  • 18. Lawson Sabah
  • 19. Levon Pachajyan
  • 24. Pontus Rödin
  • 51. Michael Uwezu (C) (Off '87) (YC '69)
  • 99. Ilir Terbunja (Off '76)

Substitutions

  • 25. Simon Bandh (GK)
  • 6. Patrik Johansson
  • 9. Christoffer Forsell
  • 14. Shkelqim Pacolli (In '87)
  • 21. Fredrik Alm (In '64) (YC '79)
  • 22. Felipe Reidler De Moraes (In '76)

BK Forward

Starting squad

  • 1. Jeffrey Gal (GK)
  • 5. Jesper Åman (YC '45)
  • 6. Amadou Kalabane (YC '40)
  • 9. Anderson Ponciano Da Silva Santos Filho
  • 10. Josef Ibrahim (YC '73)
  • 11. Johan Olsson
  • 15. Adnan Catic
  • 16. Anton Renmark
  • 17. Christopher Alp (Off '90+2)
  • 19. Axel Wettéus (C)
  • 20. Bapianga Deogracias Tanda

Substitutions

  • 13. Christian Kurt
  • 14. Marcus Kanto
  • 18. Eliyo Türkan (In '90+2)
  • 21. Johan Chamoun
  • 22. Sebastian Molnar
  • 23. Kevin Johansson

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)