Division 3 Nordöstra Götaland, men 2017
Högsby IK - Smedby AIS (1 - 3)
Match in Division 3 Nordöstra Götaland, men 2017
Match start: 2017-06-28 at 19:00
Venue: Arena Ulf Davidson 1, Högsby
In an exciting match between Högsby IK and Smedby AIS at Arena Ulf Davidson 1, two teams with different positions in the table faced off. Despite the bitter rivalry between the teams from Högsby and Smedby, they met in a fair match that ended with an away victory.
The match started strongly for Högsby IK, who took the lead in the 11th minute through Emmanuel Dogbe. However, the home team's joy was short-lived as Ignatius Malki equalized for Smedby AIS just two minutes later.
Throughout the rest of the match, both teams continued to try to take the lead, but it was Smedby AIS that demonstrated their efficiency in front of goal. Nikola Sotra scored two goals in quick succession (in the 81st and 83rd minutes), thereby securing the victory for the away team.
The match was also characterized by several warnings and substitutions from both teams, but it was particularly Smedby AIS that managed to capitalize on these to take control of the game. Högsby IK fought hard but could not catch up, and the match ended 1-3 in favor of Smedby AIS.
With this victory, Smedby AIS climbed up the table while Högsby IK will need to reassess their tactics ahead of upcoming matches to get back on the winning track.
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)