Division 5 Småland Nordöstra, men 2023
IF Ariel - Södra Vi IF (3 - 1)
Match in Division 5 Småland Nordöstra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-08-12 at 16:00
Venue: Ekskogsvallen, Kristdala
IF Ariel faced Södra Vi IF in an exciting match at Ekskogsvallen in Kristdala on Saturday afternoon. The attendance was zero, and the match was officiated by Emir Latifi with assistance from Peter Hällblad and Nicklas Nilsson.
Already after four minutes, it was clear that IF Ariel intended to take control of the match early. Emil Johansson scored a goal, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Ten minutes later, Henrik Karlsson extended the lead, and it seemed that Södra Vi IF would have a tough time.
Södra Vi IF fought hard and created a few chances, but IF Ariel's defense held strong. Albin Rahm received a yellow card after 27 minutes, and then it was Södra Vi IF's turn to get a yellow card when Albin Gustafsson was booked after 34 minutes.
Södra Vi IF finally got a chance to reduce the deficit, and Hannes Stefansson did his job by scoring a goal from a nice pass. Just before halftime, Södra Vi IF's goalkeeper made several saves, keeping the team in the match.
But IF Ariel didn't let go of the victory. After 59 minutes, Victor Ivarsson scored the third goal, securing the win. Södra Vi IF tried again but failed to score another goal, and the match ended 3-1 in favor of IF Ariel. A crucial victory for IF Ariel, who maintains their position at the top of Division 5 Småland Northeastern.
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)