Ettan Södra, men 2023
Norrby IF - FC Trollhättan (1 - 1)
Match in Ettan Södra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-05-17 at 19:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 205
On Wednesday evening at Borås Arena, Norrby IF faced league leaders FC Trollhättan in a heated match in Ettan Södra. In front of 205 spectators, the match started with high intensity from both teams. Norrby IF, currently in 7th place in the table, took an early lead with a goal from Max Olsson after 16 minutes. FC Trollhättan received a warning in the 21st minute after Richard Cindric made a rough tackle. Norrby IF also received a warning after 27 minutes due to a similar situation involving Marcus Mikhail. Just before halftime, FC Trollhättan's Argjend Malaj equalized with a header in the 38th minute, making the score 1-1 at halftime.
After the break, both Norrby IF and FC Trollhättan were in search of a decisive goal. Both teams made substitutions to improve their performance on the field, which seemed to have an effect for the moment. However, neither team was able to score again despite several dangerous chances. Norrby IF made a substitution in the 74th minute, bringing on Julius Johansson for Max Olsson. FC Trollhättan also took the opportunity to substitute Tyler Sernling for Yoel Embaye in the 64th minute to strengthen their game. In the 76th minute, FC Trollhättan substituted Richard Cindric and Samuel Rundqvist for Adrian Helm and Erik Grandelius, trying to push for a winning goal. The score remained 1-1 at full time, but it became exciting in the final moments when Norrby IF’s Vidar Svendsén received a warning in the 92nd minute for bringing down an opponent.
The match was well-played, and both teams showcased good performances on the field. Norrby IF managed to take a point against league leaders FC Trollhättan, but the home team had hoped for a victory to climb higher in the table. Referee Fredrik Alknäs had a good match and effectively controlled the game alongside assistants Ademir Avdic and Albin Wrångemyr. The next match awaits for Norrby IF against Öster, while FC Trollhättan will face Tvååkers IF.
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)