Division 3 Sydöstra Götaland, men 2019
FK Karlshamn United - IFK Grimslöv (1 - 1)
Match in Division 3 Sydöstra Götaland, men 2019
Match start: 2019-05-18 at 15:00
Venue: Marieborg 1
The match between FK Karlshamn United and IFK Grimslöv at Marieborg 1 started intensely with an early goal by Johan Hjalmarsson for IFK Grimslöv from a penalty. After the goal, the game became more physical, and both teams received yellow cards, with Ermir Alaj from FK Karlshamn United and Adis Cikotic from IFK Grimslöv being the first to enter the referee's book.
IFK Grimslöv made two early substitutions in the first half, but this did not affect the scoreline. Before the break, Faik Zogaj from FK Karlshamn United received a caution, and the team went into halftime trailing 0-1.
In the second half, FK Karlshamn United made a substitution while IFK Grimslöv received yet another yellow card. Momma Merzi came on to try to turn the match around for Karlshamn, but it was not until the 81st minute that the match would truly turn.
IFK Grimslöv's midfielder Robin Elowson was sent off, and FK Karlshamn United had the opportunity to equalize from the penalty spot through Erduan Brahimi. The goal gave Karlshamn new energy, and they pressed for a winning goal, while IFK Grimslöv fought to hold on.
Despite several chances for both teams, the match ended in a draw at 1-1, and FK Karlshamn United and IFK Grimslöv shared the points. The crowd, which was nonexistent at the venue, could have missed the dramatic turn of events in the closing stages of the match.
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)