Division 2 Norrland, men 2023
Kiruna FF - Ytterhogdals IK (2 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Norrland, men 2023
Match start: 2023-05-27 at 12:00
Venue: Lombia IP
Attendance: 147
Saturday's encounter between Kiruna FF and Ytterhogdals IK at Lombia IP showcased a tough and evenly matched game between two equal teams. The attendance was a bit modest, with only 147 people making it to the venue, but those who were there witnessed an exciting event.
The match began cautiously, and it was not until the sixteenth minute that we saw the first warning, given to Kiruna FF's Filip Siikavaara.
In the second half, Kiruna FF took the initiative, and in the 53rd minute, George Mattar scored 1-0 for the home team following a fine pass from Tobias Stridsman.
After the goal, the home team continued to push for more goals, but Ytterhogdals IK held firm. In the 65th minute, Fredrik Johansson, the assistant coach for Kiruna FF, received a warning for a reckless remark.
In the 70th minute, Kiruna FF made their first substitution as Ayodeji Tosin Abayomi came on for Filip Siikavaara. Five minutes later, Tobias Stridsman also entered the field as Patrick Mulyanti left the pitch.
In the 76th minute, Patrick Mulyanti received a warning for a tough tackle on an opponent. Kiruna FF continued to pressure Ytterhogdals IK, and in the 83rd minute, George Mattar scored his second goal of the day, increasing the lead to 2-0.
However, Ytterhogdals IK was not ready to give up easily, and in the 88th minute, they were awarded a penalty when Tjeerd Van Belen was fouled in the penalty area. Van Belen stepped up and neatly placed the ball high into the left corner to reduce the score to 2-1.
The match ended 2-1 in favor of Kiruna FF after a hard-fought and even contest where the home team had the margins on their side. In the 90th minute, Samuel Kemi entered the field as Elias Johansson left. The referee blew the whistle, and Kiruna FF could count in another three points in Division 2 Norrland.
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)