Superettan 2013
IK Brage - Hammarby (0 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2013
Match start: 2013-05-09 at 17:00
Venue: Borlänge Energi Arena
Attendance: 4,802
Hammarby achieved a convincing victory against IK Brage at the Borlänge Energi Arena in Thursday evening's Superettan match. It was an even match initially, with both teams playing physically and trying to take control of the game. IK Brage received three yellow cards in the first half, indicating that they were fighting hard but also struggling to contain Hammarby.
In the second half, Hammarby changed their tactics and advanced Christophe Lallet on the field. This turned out to be a good idea, as Lallet scored the goal that would lead Hammarby to victory in the 69th minute. IK Brage attempted to come back into the match by substituting in Adam Gradén, but Hammarby's defense remained solid.
In the 77th minute, Hammarby scored their second and decisive goal, through Nikolas Ledgerwood. It was a nice counterattack where Ledgerwood was able to slot the ball into the net. IK Brage continued to fight until the end of the match but failed to find a consolation goal. Hammarby's impressive performance showed why they are a team to be reckoned with in this year's Superettan series.
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)