Värtans IK - Mariebergs SK 2 - 1

Division 4 Stockholm Mellersta, men 2023


Värtans IK - Mariebergs SK (2 - 1)
Match in Division 4 Stockholm Mellersta, men 2023
Match start: 2023-06-09 at 19:00
Venue: Hjorthagens IP 1
Attendance: 55


Friday evening offered exciting football as Värtans IK and Mariebergs SK met at Hjorthagens IP 1. The audience, consisting of 55 spectators, witnessed a high-scoring encounter. Emanuel Tas was the match referee, assisted by Kristian Rantaniitty and Szymon Lagowski.

Before the match, Värtans IK was in 3rd place in Division 4 Stockholm Mellersta, while Mariebergs SK was in 8th place. The home team were the favorites, but the guests should not be underestimated.

The match started evenly, with both teams trying to establish their game. However, it was Värtans IK that had that extra something, and in the 20th minute, the first goal of the match came. Adam Idris Nordqvist nodded in a goal after a nice cross, and the home team took the lead.

Mariebergs SK tried to respond and created a few dangerous opportunities, but the home team was solid at the back and held firm. Instead, it was Värtans IK that expanded their lead just before halftime. Adam Esk finished beautifully, and it was 2-0 at the half.

In the second half, the match continued with Mariebergs SK trying to reduce the gap and Värtans IK trying to hold on. But the guests would not give up, and in the 70th minute came the goal they desperately needed. Viktor Klemming struck the ball in, reducing the score to 2-1.

Mariebergs SK continued to press and created several dangerous opportunities, but the home team's defense stood strong. In the final minutes, Värtans IK’s Alexander Kalpakidis Engström received a yellow card, but it did not significantly affect the match.

The match ended 2-1 in favor of the home team Värtans IK, which solidifies their position in third place in the table. Despite the loss, Mariebergs SK can be satisfied with their performance, as they showed determination and fighting spirit throughout the match.


Squads

Värtans IK

Starting squad

  • 1. Maximilian Smolarski (GK)
  • 2. Niclas Apeltjärn
  • 7. Viktor Björklund
  • 8. Felix Nilsson
  • 15. Devin Durfield
  • 17. Anton Hovstadius (C)
  • 19. Nathanael Söderberg
  • 21. Adam Idris Nordqvist
  • 23. Alexander Kalpakidis Engström (YC '88)
  • 28. Patrick Pettersson Hafoka
  • 29. Felix Segerstedt Grahn

Substitutions

  • 4. Fabian Slörner
  • 14. Caspar Mannerfelt Agneskog
  • 18. Axel Sjölund
  • 20. Adam Esk
  • 24. Svante Andersson

Mariebergs SK

Starting squad

  • 27. August Ahlin (GK)
  • 2. Robin Prskalo
  • 4. Heradi Simba
  • 5. Alexander Sylve
  • 9. Olof Ringqvist (C)
  • 11. Abduelhadi Ibrahim Hajjay
  • 14. Simon Nilsson
  • 15. Gustaf Lavergren
  • 17. Dylan Ravivi
  • 20. Richard Källqvist
  • 24. André Eliasson

Substitutions

  • 3. Michael Johansson
  • 7. Viktor Klemming
  • 10. David Hedberg
  • 22. Jesper Holmgren
  • 29. Viktor Bäckström

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)