Division 2 Södra Svealand, men 2020
Rynninge IK - IFK Eskilstuna (2 - 0)
Match in Division 2 Södra Svealand, men 2020
Match start: 2020-08-08 at 14:00
Venue: Grenadjärvallen
Rynninge IK hosted IFK Eskilstuna at Grenadjärvallen in a match that turned out to be an important relegation battle in Division 2 Södra Svealand. Despite the lack of spectators due to the prevailing circumstances, both teams were eager to secure three points.
Just 14 minutes into the match, Rynninge IK took the lead through Freddy Swartling, who skillfully placed the ball in the net, giving his team an early advantage. IFK Eskilstuna tried to respond with a substitution in the 36th minute, but neither team managed to create any dangerous chances for the remainder of the first half.
At halftime, IFK Eskilstuna made a substitution to try to find their rhythm in the game, but it was Rynninge IK that continued to dominate on the field. In the 56th minute, Freddy Swartling was substituted for August Holmberg in an attempt to extend the lead. Despite several chances from both teams, it wasn't until the 90th minute that the next goal came.
It was Anes Edris who, in the 90th minute, managed to break the deadlock again and score 2-0 for Rynninge IK, which also became the final score of the match. IFK Eskilstuna attempted to come back with a couple of late substitutions, but failed to score and had to return home empty-handed.
With the victory, Rynninge IK secured three crucial points in the relegation battle and climbed to 9th place in the table. IFK Eskilstuna remained in 6th place despite the loss and will now have to continue fighting for better positions in the league.
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)