Superettan 2012
Östers IF - Ängelholms FF (2 - 1)
Match in Superettan 2012
Match start: 2012-04-19 at 18:30
Venue: Arenastaden, Värendsvallen 1, Växjö
Attendance: 1,672
Östers IF welcomed Ängelholms FF to their home ground in front of a crowd of 1,672. Both teams were in the upper half of the table before the match, and there was a lot at stake. Referee Per Melin and his assistants Christian Andersson and Henrik Svensson were in charge of keeping an eye on the players during the game.
It was a closely contested match from the start, with both teams having chances to score, but it was Ängelholms FF who took the lead in the 37th minute. Andreas Karlsson received the ball in the penalty area and skillfully put it into the net, assisted by Martin Andersen. After the goal, Marcus Lindberg and Robin Nilsson each received a yellow card for Ängelholms FF.
In the second half, Östers IF came out strong, and Freddy Söderberg scored in the 51st minute, assisted by Denis Velic. After the goal, Ängelholms FF made two substitutions as they began their pursuit of regaining the lead. Östers IF responded by substituting Kevin Amuneke and then also Freddy Söderberg in the 84th minute, bringing on Elmin Nurkic and Matteo Blomqvist Rydén. It was the latter who would become the match hero as he scored the decisive goal in the 91st minute, assisted by David Vidarsson.
Ängelholms FF tried to apply pressure on Östers IF in the final minutes, but they were unable to catch up, and Östers IF could celebrate an important home victory. The match was eventful, with several yellow cards and substitutions, making it an exciting event for the audience at Arenastaden, Värendsvallen 1 in Växjö.
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)