Division 3 Norra Svealand, men 2023
Gamla Upsala SK - Västerås IK (8 - 0)
Match in Division 3 Norra Svealand, men 2023
Match start: 2023-09-24 at 15:00
Venue: Lötens IP Konstgräs
Attendance: 60
Gamla Upsala SK showcased their dominance when they faced Västerås IK in Sunday afternoon's match at Lötens IP Artificial Turf in Division 3 Norra Svealand. Despite an attendance of only 60 people, the match provided a series of exciting events and goals.
Just 14 minutes in, Västerås IK was reduced to ten men when Jonathan Nordstrand received a red card. Gamla Upsala SK quickly showed why they are one of the top-ranked teams in the division by taking advantage of their numerical superiority in the match.
After 23 minutes, Gamla Upsala SK took the lead with a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal from Aria Alizadeh. Gabriel Jansson then followed up with a penalty goal just two minutes later, which increased the home team’s lead. Västerås IK player David Carlson received a warning after 25 minutes, and they struggled to keep up with the game after that.
By the time the halftime whistle blew, Gamla Upsala SK had secured a solid 4-0 lead after both Ahmed Kanjou and Aria Alizadeh scored one goal each. In the second half of the match, Gamla Upsala SK continued to dominate. Julius Brekkan replaced Ahmed Kanjou at halftime and quickly scored in the 51st minute.
Leo Zetterlind and Arish Nouri came on for Alan Aljaderi and Erik Eriksson as the action continued to unfold. Julius Brekkan then contributed three goals in total during the match, allowing him to leave the field with a hat trick to his name. William Pettersson capped off the match by scoring the eighth goal in the 86th minute.
This was a very impressive performance from the Gamla Upsala SK team, showcasing their strength on home turf. This result now keeps the team firmly in contention for a top spot in the standings while Västerås IK continues to hope for their first win of the season. Referee Jovan Bjelajac officiated the match excellently, and assistant referees Johnny Söderqvist and Emanuel Vikander also did a great job.
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)