Division 3 Nordöstra Götaland, men 2018
Assyriska IF i Norrköping - Vimmerby IF (0 - 1)
Match in Division 3 Nordöstra Götaland, men 2018
Match start: 2018-06-09 at 14:00
Venue: Mamre IP
Attendance: 412
The match between Assyriska IF in Norrköping and Vimmerby IF at Mamre IP started intensely with high tempo from both teams. Despite several attempts by Assyriska to take the lead, it was Vimmerby who took the initiative and created the most dangerous chances.
In the 22nd minute, Vimmerby IF scored a goal through Niklas Gunnarsson after a well-placed free kick. Assyriska IF tried to respond but struggled to get through Vimmerby's defense.
In the 39th minute, Karl-Viktor Söderquist from Vimmerby received a yellow card after a tough tackle. Assyriska continued to press but found it difficult to finalize their chances.
In the 44th minute, Assyriska made their first substitution with Martin Kolaj coming on for Daniel Svärd. Before halftime, Alhagie Ceesay from Assyriska received two yellow cards and was thus sent off.
In the second half, Assyriska tried to catch up despite being a player down, but struggled to create any dangerous chances. Vimmerby made a substitution in the 67th minute with Adam Kisitu coming on for Mohammed Shafa Ibrahim.
In the 80th minute, Assyriska made two substitutions, bringing on Sherali Yuldashev and Armando Ibrakovic for Joshuel Antonio Mendives Lan and Marcus Dinler, respectively. Vimmerby responded with a substitution in the 84th minute, introducing Ludvig Lundqvist for goalscorer Niklas Gunnarsson.
The match ended 0-1 in favor of Vimmerby IF, which meant that Assyriska IF in Norrköping lost their lead in the table to Vimmerby, who climbed to second place. It was a well-played match marked by intense play and several tough duels on the field.
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)