Division 3 Södra Svealand, men 2017
FOC Farsta - Älta IF (2 - 0)
Match in Division 3 Södra Svealand, men 2017
Match start: 2017-08-18 at 20:00
Venue: Farsta IP 1
Attendance: 45
It was an exciting Friday evening at Farsta IP 1 when FOC Farsta faced Älta IF in Division 3 Södra Svealand. FOC Farsta was in fourth place in the table before the match and set the tone early in the game when Durim Berisha scored the first goal just eight minutes into play. Älta IF fought hard and tried to find a way through, but FOC Farsta maintained control and created several chances. Peyman Salimi netted the ball and scored the second goal for FOC Farsta in the 54th minute.
Älta IF showcased a determined defense but failed to get past FOC Farsta's offense and their goalkeeper, who made several important saves. Älta IF continued to battle and made two substitutions in the 58th minute. However, despite the efforts from both teams, FOC Farsta still held the lead. In the 68th minute, Durim Berisha was sent off, and FOC Farsta had to press on with one player less.
In the 70th minute, FOC Farsta made their first substitution, bringing in Kristoffer Solini for Melvin Sackey-Mensah. Älta IF continued to fight to get back into the match and made their third substitution in the 74th minute, with William Junghahn Almqvist replacing Henrik Larsson. FOC Farsta picked up two yellow cards in the last ten minutes of the match. Tomas Asperö and Prince Masiabe Mperi Mpuku were carded, but it had no significant impact on the game.
When the final whistle blew, the result was 2 - 0 in favor of FOC Farsta. They took three important points and retained their fourth place in the table. Älta IF fought hard but could not find the net in this match. It was an entertaining game, but FOC Farsta had better control over the play and deserved the victory.
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)