Division 5 Stockholm Mellersta, men 2023
Handelskamraternas IS - Långholmen FC (3 - 0)
Match in Division 5 Stockholm Mellersta, men 2023
Match start: 2023-08-16 at 20:00
Venue: Essinge IP 1
Attendance: 45
Handelskamraternas IS continued their strong form when they faced Långholmen FC at Essinge IP 1 in Division 5 Stockholm Mellersta. Despite an attendance of only 45 people, the teams put on an intense and entertaining match.
The match started evenly with several dangerous scoring chances for both sides, but it wasn't until the 37th minute that the first yellow card was issued. Långholmen FC's Melvin Duran received a yellow card after a tough tackle. Just five minutes later, Handelskamraternas IS's Adam Hedin also received a warning after a similar situation.
The second half began with a new warning as Långholmen FC's Arda Sarihan committed a rough challenge against an opponent. However, in the 53rd minute, Handelskamraternas IS could celebrate when Joakim Karlsson scored the opening goal after a great pass from a teammate.
Just a minute after the goal, the match took a dramatic turn when Långholmen FC's Arda Sarihan received his second yellow card and was sent off. Handelskamraternas IS then took advantage of their numerical superiority and increased their lead with a well-taken free kick from William Yng.
The match was decided, but Handelskamraternas IS did not stop there and continued to press forward. In the 75th minute, William Carlheim-Gyllenskiöld put the final nail in the coffin, making it 3-0 after a nice passing sequence.
Thus, Handelskamraternas IS continues to fight at the top of the table, while Långholmen FC heads home with yet another loss in their baggage. Referee Norouz Ali Amini managed a calm and well-organized match with good support from assistants Roy Khazzaka and Shahin Khosravi.
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)