Division 4 Västergötland Östra, men 2023
Gällstads FK - Ulricehamns IFK (2 - 0)
Match in Division 4 Västergötland Östra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-10-08 at 16:00
Venue: Åvalla A
Attendance: 160
It was an important match played at Åvalla A as Gällstads FK faced Ulricehamns IFK in Division 4 Västergötland Östra. Gällstads FK, sitting last in the table, needed a win to save their position while Ulricehamn, in 5th place, wanted to end the season on a positive note.
The match started with intensity from both teams, but it was Gällstads FK that took control and created several dangerous chances. Ulricehamns IFK struggled to get their game going and only had a few half-chances. In the 33rd minute, Rasmus Grönkvist received a yellow card for a tough tackle, and 3 minutes later Simon Forsblad also got a yellow card after a foul.
In the 43rd minute, Ulricehamns IFK received a yellow card as well after Hassan Najafi committed a foul leading to a free kick. In the second half, just 5 minutes in, Max Hallin received a yellow card, which only increased the tension on the field.
In the 60th minute, Gällstads FK scored the first and crucial goal with a fine strike from Albin Ek. Ulricehamns IFK's Hugo Roth received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 65th minute, making it difficult for the visitors to get back into the match. In the 69th minute, Daniel Helin received a yellow card for a hard tackle, awarding Gällstads FK a free kick near the goal.
Gällstads FK continued to press, and in the 75th minute, Lias Gustafsson scored the decisive goal, causing Ulricehamns IFK to lose hope. In the 88th minute, Felix Hallgren also received a yellow card for protesting against the referee.
The match ended 2-0 in favor of Gällstads FK, securing their position in the table. Ulricehamns IFK ended the season on a negative note, but they can take lessons into next season. 160 spectators were present and enjoyed an exciting match that was well officiated by Rasmus Hermansson and his assistant referees Jesper Pettersson and Bengt Stadig.
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)