Västra Frölunda IF - Varbergs GIF FK 1 - 4

Division 2 Västra Götaland, men 2023


Västra Frölunda IF - Varbergs GIF FK (1 - 4)
Match in Division 2 Västra Götaland, men 2023
Match start: 2023-05-14 at 13:00
Venue: Ruddalen 1 Konstgräs
Attendance: 100


Match Report:

On a sunny Sunday afternoon at Ruddalen 1 Artificial Turf, Västra Frölunda IF and Varbergs GIF FK were ready for an exciting match in Division 2 Västra Götaland. The attendance was relatively low with only 100 people present, but that didn’t stop the teams from delivering a high-intensity match.

Just one minute in, Varbergs GIF FK kicked off at full speed, breaking the deadlock with an early goal by Liam Munther. Before the first half was over, Munther scored another goal, making it 0-2 with only one half played.

Västra Frölunda IF attempted to improve their position with a substitution at halftime, bringing on Johan Norgren, but unfortunately, this wasn’t enough to turn the tide of the match. Instead, Västra Frölunda IF ended up scoring an own goal, making the situation even more unpleasant.

After a while, Antwerp-based Jesper Gunnarsson, who had joined the Swedish team in the spring, was substituted. However, Varbergs GIF FK held strong and were on top after yet another goal from Gunnarsson's teammate, Jesper Åberg.

Arjanit Sumiqi's goal a few minutes later was a consolation for Västra Frölunda IF and their supporters, even though it came late in the match. The end of the match was marked by numerous substitutions and bookings, but neither team managed to improve their score.

When the referee blew the final whistle, the match ended in a resounding victory for Varbergs GIF FK, who are in 7th place in the standings, while it was a tough loss for Västra Frölunda IF, who sit in 8th. However, both teams can take the experiences from the match and continue to work towards improving their positions in the league.


Squads

Västra Frölunda IF

Starting squad

  • 3. Jonathan Abraha (Off '46)
  • 5. Yaqub Finey (Off '70)
  • 7. Billy Nordström
  • 8. Oliver Ocampo Hägglund (Off '56)
  • 9. Arjanit Sumiqi
  • 11. Paul Nyman
  • 14. Niklas Engberg (Off '56)
  • 15. Viggo Webrant (YC '81)
  • 19. Izhaak Ahmed
  • 30. Bryan Johansson (C) (Off '56)
  • 33. Rasmus Walan

Substitutions

  • 4. Daniel Carlsson (In '56) (YC '85)
  • 16. Jotham Hagos (In '70)
  • 20. Aksel Ayan (In '56)
  • 22. Fabian Andersson
  • 24. Nelson Andersson
  • 27. Johan Norgren (In '46)
  • 28. Alexander Popotnik (In '56)

Varbergs GIF FK

Starting squad

  • 2. Hampus Danielsson (Off '72)
  • 3. Jesper Gunnarsson
  • 6. Jacob Redenfors
  • 7. Arben Ajdarevic (Off '72)
  • 8. Isak Wiman (Off '72) (YC '56)
  • 9. Rasmus Cronvall (Off '77)
  • 10. Liam Munther (Off '86)
  • 11. Adam Lindgren
  • 18. Anton Nilsson
  • 20. Jesper Åberg (C) (YC '66)
  • 99. Axel Svensson

Substitutions

  • 14. Isac Johansson (In '72)
  • 15. Emil Petersson
  • 19. Simon Meronen (In '86)
  • 21. Malte Nydén
  • 23. Shane Kalem Royson (In '77)
  • 24. David Bendrik (In '72)
  • 25. Gustav Bendrik (In '72)

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)