Division 1 Norra, men 2019
Vasalunds IF - Sandvikens IF (1 - 1)
Match in Division 1 Norra, men 2019
Match start: 2019-06-02 at 17:00
Venue: Skytteholms IP 1
Attendance: 180
It was an intense match between Vasalunds IF and Sandvikens IF when they faced off at Skytteholms IP 1. In front of an audience of 180, both teams were eager to redeem themselves after losses in their recent matches. Vasalunds IF was in ninth place in the table, while Sandvikens IF was in third place.
The match started with high intensity, and both teams created dangerous goal opportunities. Rinon Hasani, today's referee, had to work hard to keep track of the action on the field. Vasalunds IF began the match strongly but struggled to convert their chances into goals.
In the 55th minute, Vasalunds IF substituted Simeon Junior Jesus Karku for Ovella Ochieng. Two minutes later, Cedrik Freado Danha was also substituted, with Moussa Corso Traore coming on.
It wasn't until the 66th minute that Vasalunds IF took the lead. A fine pass from Ovella Ochieng found its target, and the visiting team's goalkeeper had no chance to stop the ball from going into the net.
However, Sandvikens IF did not let being behind discourage them and continued to fight. In the 71st minute, the team made two substitutions, bringing on Naeem Mohammed and Christoffer Aspgren for Jacob Hjelte and Samuel Naiwo.
With just under 10 minutes left in the match, Sandvikens IF earned a corner kick which Emil Engqvist headed into the net, leveling the score at 1-1.
In the 81st minute, Vasalunds IF substituted Adam Id Salem for Isak Hien, but neither team could score again, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Despite both teams striving to win the match, the draw was a fair result. Vasalunds IF put forth a strong performance against a highly ranked Sandvikens IF. With today's point, Sandvikens IF extended their unbeaten streak and remained in third place in the table.
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)