Division 4 Småland Norra, men 2023
Gullringens GOIF - Ekhagens IF (2 - 1)
Match in Division 4 Småland Norra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-06-03 at 13:00
Venue: Gullemon 1, Gullringen
Attendance: 298
Gullringen GOIF faced Ekhagen IF at home on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Gullemon 1 in front of an audience of 298 people. The match was officiated by Joachim Eskilsson, with assistance from Michael Meharena and Ahmed Najeeb.
Already in the first minute, Patrik Wärnehall, the coach of Gullringen GOIF, expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing by receiving a yellow card. However, it wasn’t until the 17th minute that the first goal of the match was scored, in favor of Gullringen. Number 24, Victor Nnamyereugo Okeji, seized on a rebound and managed to slot the ball into the net, resulting in cheers from the home crowd.
Ekhagen IF fought back, and in the 39th minute, Wiggo Sjöstrand managed to equalize for the away team. After the goal, the dynamics of the game shifted, and Ekhagen IF began to take control, forcing Gullringen GOIF to play defensively and close down gaps.
Given the competitive nature of the match, there were more yellow cards issued. In the 66th minute, it was Gullringen’s Albin Gustafsson who was penalized for a rough challenge and received a yellow card.
But in the 80th minute, Gullringen GOIF shifted from being tied to taking the lead again. Number 23, Melker Johansson, managed to break through Ekhagen’s defense and fired the ball into the net from close range.
After the second goal, Gullringen GOIF managed to stop Ekhagen IF and held firm for a 2-1 victory until the end of the match. The crowd celebrated with the team, which now solidifies its position as second in Division 4 Småland Norra.
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)