Division 5 Jämtland-Härjedalen Norra, men 2023
Dorotea IF/Vilhelmina IK/IFK Kyrktåsjö - Näldens IF (2 - 1)
Match in Division 5 Jämtland-Härjedalen Norra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-05-18 at 15:00
Venue: Björnvallen
Attendance: 91
Dorotea IF/Vilhelmina IK/IFK Kyrktåsjö hosted the league leaders Näldens IF at home on Björnvallen on Thursday afternoon. Despite long balls and fighting spirit from both teams, it was the home side that took the lead in the 32nd minute through Elie Mpongo Kembo.
The second half offered more open play from both teams, and Näldens IF managed to equalize through Måns Hallberg in the 49th minute. However, Dorotea IF/Vilhelmina IK/IFK Kyrktåsjö showed no signs of nerves and continued to play offensively.
In the 61st minute, Abdullahkhan Amiri scored the decisive goal for the home team, giving them a 2-1 lead. Näldens IF fought to come back, but Dorotea IF/Vilhelmina IK/IFK Kyrktåsjö held firm.
The match featured quite a few tough challenges and several players from both teams received yellow cards, but it was Emmanuel Dingamtar Lundgren from the home side who received two yellow cards and was sent off in the 93rd minute.
Despite this, the home team managed to secure three important points and climbed up the table, while Näldens IF now has to watch out for second-placed Valsöbyn.
The crowd present at Björnvallen, reported to be 91 people, seemed satisfied with what they saw and applauded both teams after the final whistle. Referee Marcus Noterius also received praise for his performance, along with competent assistant referees Nuradin Niman Jirde and Mohammad Salem.
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)