Division 5 Örebro, men 2023
IFK Lindesberg - Kumla BK (3 - 1)
Match in Division 5 Örebro, men 2023
Match start: 2023-09-30 at 15:00
Venue: Fritidsbyn A
Attendance: 150
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, IFK Lindesberg faced off against Kumla BK at Fritidsbyn A in front of an audience of 150 people. As the fifth-place team in the standings, the home team started the match as favorites against Kumla, who were seen in second-to-last place in the table.
The match began relatively evenly, with both teams constantly searching for ways to establish themselves in the opponent's half. Key exchanges and heavy duels characterized the game in the opening minutes, and it wasn't until the 31st minute that the first warning of the match was issued. Kumla BK's Johan Israelsson received a clear caution from the referee for his tough play.
Just a few minutes later, however, IFK Lindesberg took the lead in the match with a goal from Levi Laurberg, making it 1-0. By that point, Lindesberg had started to gain more possession, and their offense was beginning to create dangerous opportunities. Kumla BK tried to find gaps in the home team's defense but struggled to create any significant threats.
After the halftime break, Kumla came out more motivated, and Johan Israelsson was able to equalize to 1-1 with a free kick in the 62nd minute. The match continued to go back and forth, but with ten minutes left of regular time, Ayoub Bahzad Mahmoud shot Lindesberg back into the lead again, scoring to make it 2-1.
Shortly thereafter, Ayoub also received a warning for a tough tackle on an opponent. Kumla BK desperately tried to equalize again, but it was the home team that could seal the match with a score of 3-1 through Nicolas Sabushimike's goal in stoppage time.
Thus, IFK Lindesberg won the match and strengthened their position in the table with a fifth-place finish, while Kumla BK continues to fight at the bottom. The referee, Filip Ahlström, had a relatively calm match to officiate and could confidently declare the home team, IFK Lindesberg, the rightful winners.
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)