Kiruna FF - Bergnäsets AIK 2 - 1

Division 2 Norrland, men 2023


Kiruna FF - Bergnäsets AIK (2 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Norrland, men 2023
Match start: 2023-06-22 at 19:00
Venue: Lombia IP
Attendance: 158

It was a chilly Thursday evening when Kiruna FF faced Bergnäsets AIK at Lombia IP in Division 2 Norrland. With 158 spectators in attendance, the atmosphere was tense and fans on both sides were vocal.

Bergnäsets AIK started the match the strongest, and after just four minutes, they took the lead. Victor Johansson was quick to the ball and shot it past Kiruna FF's goalkeeper into the net. However, the home team did not let this early setback get them down and spread the play across the field. Their efforts paid off after 18 minutes when Adam Johnson scored an equalizer for Kiruna FF.

Bergnäsets AIK received a warning when Philip Brännström brought down an opponent, and Kiruna FF continued to press for a lead. They made several substitutions and pushed hard after the halftime break, but Bergnäsets AIK held firm and made their own substitutions to strengthen their team.

The match remained close and intense, with several thrilling chances for both sides. Ethany Mahoto was cautioned for Kiruna FF for a rough tackle on an opponent, and Måns Engberg received a warning for Bergnäsets AIK for protesting against the referee. Joel Waara also received a caution for the away team.

The match looked set to end in a draw, but in the 90th minute, Kiruna FF got a chance to decide the game. George Mattar put the ball in the net, giving the home team a late lead. In the final minutes, Bergnäsets AIK could not respond, and the match ended 2-1 in favor of Kiruna FF.

It was a hard-fought match from both teams, but Kiruna FF ultimately proved to be the better side. Referee Andreas Forsberg had good control of the match, and both Kiruna FF and Bergnäsets AIK delivered an exciting and entertaining football match.

Squads

Kiruna FF

Starting squad

  • 3. Filip Siikavaara (Off '79)
  • 5. August Niemi
  • 8. Raimi Omoh Sulaimon
  • 9. Adam Johnson
  • 10. Tobias Stridsman (C)
  • 11. George Mattar (YC '90+8)
  • 14. Patrick Mulyanti
  • 15. Ethany Mahoto (Off '59) (YC '83)
  • 16. Samuel Kemi (Off '59)
  • 17. Elias Johansson (Off '59)
  • 21. Fernando Milioli Magagnin

Substitutions

  • 1. Simon Ahlnander Barsk (GK)
  • 2. Samuel Hannu (In '59)
  • 4. Ayodeji Tosin Abayomi
  • 7. Alexander Naylor (In '59)
  • 12. Emil Björnström
  • 22. Gustav Pokka (In '59)
  • 23. Raphaël Stark (In '79)

Bergnäsets AIK

Starting squad

  • 99. Gustav Stålnacke (GK)
  • 2. Philip Brännström (Off '73) (YC '28)
  • 9. Karl Åberg
  • 10. Arish Nouri (Off '78)
  • 11. Max Wårell
  • 13. Johan Johansson (Off '73)
  • 22. Isak Andersson
  • 23. Victor Johansson (Off '54)
  • 29. Talibeh Jallow
  • 80. Precious Idodo Johnson
  • 90. Måns Engberg (C) (YC '89)

Substitutions

  • 1. Isak Hertting (GK)
  • 5. Pontus Sandberg (In '73)
  • 7. Miguel Hansson (In '54)
  • 14. Joel Waara (In '78) (YC '90+2)
  • 16. Barzan Jamshidi (In '73)
  • 18. Petter Vikström
  • 24. Islam Burman

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)