Division 2 Västra Götaland, men 2023
Hittarps IK - Lindome GIF (2 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Västra Götaland, men 2023
Match start: 2023-09-09 at 16:00
Venue: Laröds IP A-plan
On the sunny Saturday afternoon, Hittarps IK and Lindome GIF met at Laröds IP A-plan. Despite there being no supporters present, the teams put on an intense match with a lot at stake. Hittarps IK, who were second to last in the standings, were fighting to stay in Division 2. Lindome GIF was in 7th place and had the chance to climb into a playoff spot with a victory.
Just 15 minutes in, Lindome GIF took the lead with a fine goal from Robert Lipovac. Hittarps IK fought hard and equalized in the 22nd minute when Ludvig Falk scored to make it 1-1 with a sloppy rebound from Lindome's goalkeeper. The second half completely turned the match around. In the 49th minute, Johan Ozmanov scored to make it 2-1 for Hittarps IK with a beautiful shot into the top corner.
Lindome GIF tried to equalize, but Hittarps' defense held strong. In the 55th minute, Hittarps made their first substitution, with Berkman Micoogullari replacing Haydil Kret. Lindome GIF made their first substitution in the 68th minute when Emre Balci came on for Hugo Hedén.
The teams made several substitutions after that, but neither team managed to score again. Instead, Isac Josefsson (Hittarps IK) and Emre Balci (Lindome GIF) each received a warning towards the end of the match.
When the referee blew the final whistle, the score was 2-1 in favor of Hittarps IK. It was an important victory for the team as they fight to remain in Division 2. Lindome GIF left disappointed, having missed the opportunity to climb into a playoff spot. Despite the absence of cheering fans, the teams provided an exciting match that was well worth watching.
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)