Division 2 Norra Götaland, men 2018
Vänersborgs FK - Nordvärmland FF (1 - 2)
Match in Division 2 Norra Götaland, men 2018
Match start: 2018-08-18 at 15:00
Venue: Vänersvallen Nord konstgräs
Attendance: 170
Nordvärmland FF secured a well-deserved victory away against Vänersborgs FK at Vänersvallen Nord artificial turf. The match started evenly, with both teams struggling for control on the field and an intense opening without any significant threats from either side. However, in just the second minute, Nordvärmland took the lead with a header from Andreas Klasson after a cross from the right.
After the goal, Vänersborg fought to get back into the match and created some chances, but they did not seriously threaten Nordvärmland's goal. In the 65th minute, the home team finally managed to equalize when Ismael Fonjah found the net after a fine play in the penalty area.
The match was then well-balanced and felt like either team could take the win. But in the 81st minute, it was Nordvärmland who were quickest to the ball, regaining the lead through Ivan Navsevski, who headed the ball into the net. Vänersborg desperately tried to come back into the match, but to no avail, and with only minutes remaining, Pontus Johansson was sent off after receiving his second yellow card.
Nordvärmland were then able to manage the remaining time of the match without any major threats, securing three important points away. The final score was 1-2 in favor of Nordvärmland FF, a match that offered good football and excitement until the last minute.
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)