Division 5 Småland Norra, men 2023
Bäckseda IF - IF Eksjö Fotboll (3 - 2)
Match in Division 5 Småland Norra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-04-20 at 19:15
Venue: Heds Arena 1, Vetlanda
Attendance: 144
Bäckseda IF executed a fantastically strong turnaround at Heds Arena 1 in Vetlanda on Thursday evening when they defeated IF Eksjö Fotboll 3 – 2. The match started frantically with both teams wanting to make an early impression and show that they were serious in Division 5 Småland Norra. Eksjö was the stronger team and took an early lead in the 14th minute through Elliot Sand. Eduart Qela quickly followed up by scoring 0-2 after an advanced run behind Bäckseda’s defense in the 31st minute.
Bäckseda IF seemed to be on the brink of losing the match against the top-ranked team, but they began to work harder and fight better. They reduced the deficit just before halftime through Alexander Nilsson, and the pressure on Eksjö increased significantly during the second half.
In the 73rd minute, Bäckseda struck again and equalized through Carl Svensson, who found the net via a deflection. Just two minutes later, Carl Svensson created another opportunity for Bäckseda, putting the team ahead with yet another impressive finish.
IF Eksjö Fotboll desperately tried to level the score and dominated the play during the final part of the match, but Bäckseda's defense was strong and held out until the final whistle. Moreover, IF Eksjö Fotboll received two yellow cards for Oliver Johansson and Gustaf Wijk in the closing stages of the match, making it even harder for them to mount a comeback.
The match ended with an ovation from Bäckseda's fans, who celebrated the team's strength and fighting spirit that led to a remarkable turnaround. Bäckseda IF still sits in eighth place in the table, but they have shown that they can defeat the top-ranked teams and continue to develop in this division. Eksjö must regroup and start reflecting on their performances if they hope to maintain their place near the top of the table.
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)