Division 2 Norra Götaland, men 2022
Ahlafors IF - IFK Kumla (2 - 0)
Match in Division 2 Norra Götaland, men 2022
Match start: 2022-10-16 at 14:00
Venue: Svenska Stenhus Arena 1 Gräs
Attendance: 1,321
On Sunday afternoon, Ahlafors IF faced IFK Kumla at Svenska Stenhus Arena 1 Grass in front of an impressive crowd of 1,321 spectators. Ahlafors IF led the table before the match and aimed to secure the league with a victory. On the other hand, IFK Kumla found themselves second to last in the standings and had little to play for.
The match started strongly for the home team Ahlafors IF, and just eight minutes in, Chisomnazu Chika Chidi scored to make it 1-0. Four minutes later, the same player doubled the lead to 2-0, which would prove to be decisive.
IFK Kumla attempted to get back into the game but struggled to threaten Ahlafors' defense. Only a couple of dangerous chances were created, but they failed to convert them into goals.
At halftime, IFK Kumla made two substitutions in an effort to generate more offensive play. However, it did not have the desired effect, and the match became more or less one-sided in the second half. Ahlafors IF were able to control the game, creating several dangerous chances but missing some clear scoring opportunities.
In the 67th minute, Ahlafors IF made a substitution with Hannes Berggren replacing Elliot Söderberg Waltersson. Three minutes later, IFK Kumla brought in William Jansson Eriksson for Mikael Loön. Ahlafors IF also made two substitutions in the 75th minute, with Jesper Nilsson replacing Daniel Tidstrand and Rasmus Hegab replacing Cornelis Leckborn in the 82nd minute.
The match ended 2-0 in favor of Ahlafors IF, who thus won the league for the year and secured a spot in Division 1 Norra Götaland for the next season. IFK Kumla finished second to last in the table and was consequently relegated from 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)