Division 7 Östergötland Östra, men 2023
Loddby IF B - Kättinge IF (1 - 2)
Match in Division 7 Östergötland Östra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-10-08 at 12:00
Venue: Loddby IP
Loddby IF B faced Kättinge IF in a Division 7 Östergötland Östra match at their home stadium, Loddby IP. Despite the lack of spectators, the home team was fully focused on the match, hoping to secure points against a strong Kättinge IF side that was sitting in third place in the standings.
The match kicked off at 12:00 on Sunday, and it didn't take long for Kättinge IF to take the lead after nine minutes of play, with John Nilsson finding the net past Loddby IF B's goalkeeper, putting the visitors ahead 1-0.
The second half started with the home team trying to chase an equalizer, but Kättinge IF maintained a strong defensive presence. In the 65th minute, Esmat Rezai of Kättinge IF received a caution from referee Mikael Sörman. Another warning was issued in the 70th minute to Kalle Löfgren of the same team.
Loddby IF B fought hard and showed a strong offensive effort that paid off in the 81st minute when Freddie Mustonen managed to outsmart the visitors' goalkeeper, equalizing the match at 1-1. The home crowd erupted with joy after the equalizer.
However, the visiting team did not give up and continued to attack with full force. In a tumultuous end to the match, Kättinge IF was awarded a penalty, which John Nilsson converted in the best possible way. The goal gave the away team a strengthened 2-1 lead that held until the final whistle.
The match ended 1-2 in favor of Kättinge IF, who took three points from Loddby IF B. Despite the loss, Loddby IF B continues to fight to rise from their second-to-last position in the standings. Kättinge IF is at their peak and remains one of the top teams in the division.
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)