Division 2 Norra Götaland, men 2020
Vänersborgs IF - Sävedalens IF (2 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Norra Götaland, men 2020
Match start: 2020-06-27 at 15:00
Venue: Vänersvallen Nord konstgräs
The match between Vänersborgs IF and Sävedalens IF started on Saturday afternoon at Vänersvallen Nord artificial turf in front of an audience of zero spectators. Referee Daniel Särén was in charge, assisted by linesmen Harman Haurami and Pasha Nasir.
The match was intense from the beginning, and it took until the 29th minute before the first warning was issued, to Vänersborgs IF’s Hani Shurrab. Shortly thereafter, Sävedalens IF made their first substitution, with Anton Olsson replacing Martin Srpcanski.
Before halftime, two more warnings were issued, one to each team. The second half began with several warnings, but it was Vänersborgs IF that took the lead first through Selami Sinani in the 49th minute.
However, Sävedalens IF responded quickly and equalized through Simon Guli in the 65th minute. But Vänersborgs IF managed to regain the lead in the 83rd minute with a header goal by Niklas Andersson.
The final minutes of the match were eventful with several warnings and two expulsions. Niklas Andersson from Vänersborgs IF received his second yellow card and was sent off, while team-affiliated Andy Kilner was also sent off for Vänersborgs IF. Sävedalens IF also had a player sent off when Anton Olsson received his second yellow card in the 90th minute.
Despite the pressure from Sävedalens IF, Vänersborgs IF managed to hold on and won the match 2-1. It was a dramatic match where Vänersborgs IF could ultimately celebrate an important victory in Division 2 Norra Götaland.
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)