Ettan Södra 2021
Assyriska IK - Oskarshamns AIK (2 - 1)
Match in Ettan Södra 2021
Match start: 2021-11-13 at 13:00
Venue: Rosenlunds IP 2, Jönköping
Assyriska IK faced Oskarshamns AIK in a tough match at Rosenlunds IP 2 in Jönköping. Even though no spectators were allowed due to coronavirus restrictions, the teams were full of energy. Referee Dino Demo and his assistants Simon Anderjon and Magnus Blennersjö kept a close eye on the match to ensure fair play.
It was Assyriska IK who opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Simon Nilsson managed to outsmart the visiting team's goalkeeper with a powerful shot. After the first goal, Assyriska IK continued to dominate the play, but Oskarshamns AIK managed to equalize in the 37th minute through Zakaria Sawo, who also played an important role for the rest of the match.
Assyriska IK received a warning in the 37th minute after Oscar Fritzson showed unnecessary aggression. Shortly after the break, Oskarshamns AIK received a sending-off when Olle Lindqvist got his second yellow card. This was a significant disadvantage for the visiting team, which now had to play with one player less.
In the 60th minute, Oskarshamns AIK made their first substitution when Kgotso Masangane came on for Sadmir Zekovic. Two minutes later, they made two additional substitutions, replacing Johan Arvidsson and Malte Persson with Edvin Crona and Anton Ekeroth.
Assyriska IK also made a substitution when Faik Mahmic took over from Toni Lukic in the 67th minute. Zakaria Sawo, who had previously equalized for Oskarshamns AIK, received a warning in the 69th minute.
Simon Nilsson also received a caution eight minutes later for a tough challenge. Oskar Stejdahl was cautioned in the 79th minute due to a hard tackle. Anton Ekeroth received a warning for unnecessary aggression as well. Oskarshamns AIK’s coach Agim Hasani was also cautioned for protesting against the referee’s decisions.
In the 88th minute, Oskarshamns AIK made two substitutions when Marcus Mikhail replaced Zakaria Sawo, while Assyriska IK brought in Jacob Shamoun for Seif Kadhim. Just before the final whistle, it was Jacob Shamoun's turn to score, securing the victory for Assyriska IK in the 90th minute, making the final score 2-1.
Overall, it was a hard-fought and demanding match filled with excitement and surprises. Assyriska IK demonstrated brilliant play despite the many challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Oskarshamns AIK fought bravely but was forced to fight even harder when they were one man short. The referee and the decisions maintained a high standard, and both teams showed good sportsmanship.
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)