Ettan Södra, men 2023
Falkenbergs FF - Ariana FC (2 - 1)
Match in Ettan Södra, men 2023
Match start: 2023-07-30 at 16:00
Venue: Falcon Alkoholfri Arena
Attendance: 1,822
In Sunday's match between Falkenbergs FF and Ariana FC at Falcon Alkoholfri Arena, 1,822 spectators gathered to see the two teams settle in Ettan Södra. The match was refereed by Ivan Prgomet and assistant referees were Ajdin Mlivic and Zilhad Zigovic.
Ariana FC got off to a dream start to the match when Ahmed Awad made it 0-1 in the 22nd minute, assisted by Arfanullah Habibi. However, Falkenbergs FF would prove to be the stronger team and managed to equalize before halftime. In the 45th minute, Leonardo set up Farah Shahin 1-1, assisted by Wanbe Godwin Aguda.
In the second half, Falkenberg's FF would go for complete dominance. In the 57th minute, Tim Stålheden scored a beautiful headed goal, assisted by Christoffer Carlsson, which put the team in the lead with 2-1. Ariana FC desperately tried to get back into the game and made several substitutions, but failed to get back.
At the end of the match, some events would occur. In the 90th minute, Ariana FC's Edriss Hushmand was sent off and in the sixth additional minute, Tim Stålheden received a warning for Falkenbergs FF. In the eighth minute of added time, Ariana FC's Kwame Kizito would also receive a caution. Despite persistent efforts from Ariana FC, Falkenbergs FF managed to hold onto the lead and the match ended 2-1.
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)