Division 1 Norra, men 2018
Västerås SK FK - Skellefteå FF (2 - 0)
Match in Division 1 Norra, men 2018
Match start: 2018-10-07 at 15:00
Venue: Hitachi Energy Arena
Attendance: 1,323
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Västerås SK FK and Skellefteå FF met at Hitachi Energy Arena in an intense match in Division 1 Norra. The attendance was an impressive 1,323 spectators who were present to cheer on their teams.
The match kicked off, and both teams showcased a hard and pressing style of play with many situations occurring at both ends of the pitch. It was Västerås SK FK who took the lead first in the 13th minute when Simon Johansson performed a beautiful solo effort and sent the ball into the net.
Skellefteå FF fought hard to find a way back into the match and made a substitution in the 58th minute, taking off Edward Prugh and bringing on Aitor Castro Uriarte. Västerås SK FK began to feel some pressure, and Jonas Hellgren received a yellow card in the 58th minute, followed by Mathias Benker who also received a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Västerås SK FK responded to Skellefteå FF’s effort by making two substitutions in the 67th minute. Douglas Karlberg and Boris Ljevar entered the pitch to reinforce the team. Skellefteå FF also made a substitution in the 69th minute, taking off Mustafe Ismail Ahmed and bringing on Raymond Ddungu.
However, it was Västerås SK FK who continued to dominate the match, and in the 70th minute, Douglas Karlberg scored a wonderful goal, extending the lead to 2-0. Skellefteå FF desperately tried to find a consolation goal, but Västerås SK FK held firm and managed to secure a much-needed victory.
Towards the end of the match, Skellefteå FF made yet another substitution in the 80th minute, taking off Tobias Sandström and bringing on Nur Adem. Västerås SK FK also made a change in the 86th minute, substituting Rinor Nushi for Brian Span to protect their earlier lead.
The match ended 2-0 in favor of Västerås SK FK, who now lead the division, while Skellefteå FF remains at the bottom of the table. Referee Mohamed Nablsi, along with assistant referees Erik Mattsson and Joakim Rödin, did an excellent job throughout the match, keeping everything under control.
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)