Division 3 Norra Norrland, men 2010
Sävast AIF - Assi IF (1 - 0)
Match in Division 3 Norra Norrland, men 2010
Match start: 2010-06-05 at 13:00
Venue: Bodens Energi Arena
Attendance: 47
The match between Sävast AIF and Assi IF at Bodens Energi Arena offered excitement and drama from start to finish. The attendance was not the largest, with only 47 spectators present, but those who were there witnessed an intense and hard-fought match.
Just five minutes in, Assi IF received a warning when Johan Vikström had his name noted by referee Tommy Mattsson. The play was even, and chances were created at both ends, but neither team managed to create any truly dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.
In the 42nd minute, Sävast AIF also received a warning when Robin Holmström picked up a yellow card. Shortly after, just before halftime, Jens Nilsson from Sävast was sent off, leaving Assi with one extra player on the field.
At halftime, Assi IF substituted Mattias Nilsson for Adam Nordgren in an attempt to capitalize on their numerical advantage. The game continued to be evenly matched, and both teams battled hard in midfield to win the ball and create chances.
In the 80th minute, the decisive goal came when Rickard Häggstål from Sävast AIF found the net, giving his team a 1-0 lead. Assi IF tried to apply pressure and equalize, but the Sävast defense held firm and kept them at bay until the final whistle.
Despite an intense finish and a couple of substitutions from both teams, neither was able to score again, and the match ended 1-0 in favor of Sävast AIF. It was an important victory for the team, allowing them to climb the table, while Assi IF returned home empty-handed, pondering what went wrong. A dramatic match where both teams showcased strong fighting spirit, despite the low scoreline.
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)