Smedby AIS - IFK Eskilstuna 0 - 1

Division 2 Södra Svealand, men 2023


Smedby AIS - IFK Eskilstuna (0 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Södra Svealand, men 2023
Match start: 2023-04-14 at 19:30
Venue: PreZero Arena
Attendance: 76

IFK Eskilstuna won a closely contested match against Smedby AIS at PreZero Arena on Friday evening. After a goalless first half, it was the away team that took the lead through Simon Lundevall in the 74th minute. Smedby AIS tried intensely to equalize but were pushed back by IFK Eskilstuna, who defended their lead.

The match began with a balanced first half in which neither team managed to score. IFK Eskilstuna had several dangerous chances, but the Smedby AIS defense held firm. Before the second half, Smedby AIS made two substitutions, while IFK Eskilstuna replaced two players and changed the position of a third.

IFK Eskilstuna got off to a good start in the second half and created several dangerous chances. In the 63rd minute, Naod Teklebrhan Ghebrekristos received a yellow card after a tough challenge. Just five minutes later, Eldin Lugonja was also booked for a similar tackle.

In the 74th minute, IFK Eskilstuna took the lead through Simon Lundevall after a quick counterattack. Smedby AIS fought hard to equalize but failed to break through IFK Eskilstuna's strong defense. Near the end of the match, IFK Eskilstuna made two substitutions while Smedby AIS made one.

The match ultimately ended in a 1-0 victory for IFK Eskilstuna. This was a much-needed win for the away team, who now sits securely in sixth place in the table. Smedby AIS, on the other hand, remains in ninth place but still has the chance to advance in the standings during the remaining matches of the season.

Squads

Smedby AIS

Starting squad

  • 1. Jesper Royé (GK)
  • 5. Jakob Olsson
  • 6. Alexander Ringström (Off '61)
  • 9. Emanuel Arvidsson
  • 12. Daniel Rann (C)
  • 14. Kevin Fridh
  • 15. Felix Linde
  • 19. Olle Lagerlund (Off '82)
  • 21. Simon Cakar (Off '82)
  • 22. Felix Larsson (Off '46)
  • 23. Anton Andersson

Substitutions

  • 24. Simon Hedengren (GK)
  • 2. Fred Andersson
  • 8. Hussin Al-Thalimi (In '82)
  • 17. Markus Holm (In '82)
  • 18. Carl Kronander (In '46)
  • 30. Oly-Dirk Bigirimana (In '61)

IFK Eskilstuna

Starting squad

  • 2. Felix Wall
  • 5. Carl Wärme
  • 7. Joel Hedström (C)
  • 8. Alve Nilsson (Off '46) (YC '45+3)
  • 9. Simon Lundevall
  • 10. Gilbert Ishimwe (Off '88)
  • 14. Eldin Lugonja (Off '83) (YC '68)
  • 22. Robin Norlin
  • 27. Kristian Franklin Lee-Him (Off '46) (YC '15)
  • 35. Alex Hellgren Villegas (YC '90)
  • 80. Mohammed Wahap

Substitutions

  • 1. Petter Björkman (GK)
  • 3. Melker Huselius
  • 4. Naod Teklebrhan Ghebrekristos (In '46) (YC '63)
  • 11. Emil Fritzell
  • 16. Albin Malm (In '46)
  • 21. Johannes Andersson (In '88)
  • 24. Joel Rigö (In '83)

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)