Division 3 Mellersta Norrland, men 2012
IF Älgarna - Betsele IF (1 - 3)
Match in Division 3 Mellersta Norrland, men 2012
Match start: 2012-09-22 at 15:00
Venue: Ängevallen
Attendance: 27
The match between IF Älgarna and Betsele IF at Ängevallen was a dramatic event filled with several noteworthy moments. Despite both teams being at the bottom of the table, they displayed a fighting spirit that impressed the 27 spectators in attendance.
Just 15 minutes in, IF Älgarna received a warning, and it didn't take long before Betsele IF took the lead through Misbah Abtah, who scored in the 17th minute. IF Älgarna tried to apply pressure on their opponents, but Betsele IF was sharp in their counterattacks, extending their lead to 2-0 with a penalty from James Takashi Teaway Jr in the 54th minute.
Although IF Älgarna attempted to get back into the match, they faced difficulties when Nichlas Näsström received his second yellow card and was sent off in the 58th minute. Betsele IF capitalized on their numerical advantage, and Thomas Strömgren made it 3-0 also in the 58th minute.
IF Älgarna fought on and reduced the score with a goal from John Nordin in the 77th minute. Despite a final attempt to come back into the match, they were hit with yet another red card when Anders Lidén Löfblad was sent off in the 82nd minute.
Although Betsele IF also had a player sent off towards the end, they managed to hold on and win the match 3-1. This was an important victory for Betsele IF in the relegation battle, while IF Älgarna remains at the bottom of the table. A match full of events at Ängevallen that showcased a great fighting spirit from both teams.
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)