Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland, men 2020
Stenkullen GoIK - Skoftebyns IF (2 - 5)
Match in Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland, men 2020
Match start: 2020-08-19 at 19:00
Venue: Stenkullens IP 1 Gräs
It was an exciting match at Stenkullen's IP 1 Grass between the home team Stenkullen GoIK and the visiting Skoftebyns IF. Unfortunately, there were no spectators present to witness the events, but those who followed the match from home could see a game with a high tempo and many scoring chances. Referee Victor Karimi maintained control of the match with the help of assistant referees Abdinaser Bashir and Adam Jällfält.
However, Skoftebyns IF was the stronger team from the start of the match, and it didn't take long before they took the lead through goalscorer Linus Nyberg in the 29th minute. Stenkullen GoIK tackled fiercely and picked up several warnings during the match, while Skoftebyn's William Jensen was also cautioned.
As halftime approached, Skoftebyns IF could already boast a 0-3 scoreline. First, Flamur Rrahmani took advantage of a chance in front of goal in the 40th minute, and then Linus Nyberg scored his second goal of the evening from a penalty in the 45th minute.
Stenkullen GoIK brought on Alexander Da Cruz in an attempt to score, but he was substituted again before halftime was over. Cautioned Tobias Elisson also left the pitch, and Erik Lundström took his place.
The second half started dramatically when Stenkullen GoIK's Jonas Olausson received a red card in the 56th minute. But despite being a man short, the home team managed to regroup and reduce the deficit through Erik Lundström, who scored 1-3 in the 58th minute.
Skoftebyns IF responded by bringing on Paul Khajo and Moussa Taher, and Taher scored his first goal of the evening in the 75th minute. Simon Prodan received a warning for the away team in the 76th minute, while Felix Martinsson managed to convert a free kick into a goal for Stenkullen GoIK. But it would prove too late for a comeback attempt as Filip Kalmertun scored Skoftebyn's fifth goal in the 85th minute. Olle Freij was cautioned for the home team in the 88th minute, while Fabian Karlsson received a yellow card for Skoftebyns IF in the 90th minute.
The match eventually ended with a convincing 2-5 victory for Skoftebyns IF. Both teams will have a chance to seek redemption in the next round of Division 3 Nordvästra Götaland.
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)