IFK Värnamo - Östers IF 3 - 2

Superettan 2014


IFK Värnamo - Östers IF (3 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2014
Match start: 2014-04-27 at 18:15
Venue: Finnvedsvallen, Värnamo
Attendance: 3,184

There was high tension at Finnvedsvallen when IFK Värnamo faced Östers IF in Superettan on Sunday evening. The attendance of 3,184 witnessed a closely contested match that ended with a margin of just one goal. Referee Jim Petersson had his hands full keeping an eye on the players, as there were several substitutions and cautions during the match.

The match started slowly, and it wasn't until the 26th minute that the first substitution occurred. Herve Christian Tchami Ngangoue came onto the field for IFK Värnamo, replacing Dzenis Kozica. Shortly after, Tobias Englund received a yellow card for the home team. Östers' Alhaji Gero also picked up a warning before the match truly picked up pace.

In the 37th minute, Östers' Mario Vasilj seized the opportunity to score with a header, making it 0-1. Andreas Wihlborg provided the assist. However, before halftime, Oscar Berglund from Östers received a red card and was forced to leave the field.

The second half saw several events unfold. Herve Christian Tchami Ngangoue for IFK Värnamo managed to equalize in the 51st minute. Östers responded quickly when Marcus Bergholtz scored to make it 1-2 in the 57th minute. Benjamin Annan Fadi from Värnamo received a yellow card in the 60th minute and had to leave the field, with Carlos Gaete Moggia taking his place.

In the 66th minute, Gero from Östers received a second yellow card and was sent off. With one player less on the field, Östers continued to fight, but it proved to be of little consequence.

Behar Ferizi of Värnamo equalized to 2-2 in the 85th minute. Juan Robledo provided the assist. And it got even better for the home team. In the 90th minute, Pär Cederquist managed to score with a header, making it 3-2. Sebastian Göransson provided the assist.

Thus, IFK Värnamo wins a tightly contested match against Östers IF at Finnvedsvallen. It was an exciting match where both sides fought hard. But it was the home team that could continue their fine form with yet another victory in Superettan.

Squads

IFK Värnamo

Starting squad

  • 30. Björn Åkesson (GK)
  • 20. Freddy Winsth (D)
  • 6. Martin Claesson (D) (C)
  • 21. Juan Robledo (D)
  • 13. Tobias Englund (D) (YC '32)
  • 10. Alexander Vrebac (M)
  • 7. Dzenis Kozica (M) (Off '26)
  • 18. Joel Löw (M) (Off '63)
  • 15. Sebastian Göransson (M)
  • 14. Benjamin Annan Fadi (F) (Off '75) (YC '60)
  • 9. Pär Cederquist (F)

Substitutions

  • 31. Tobias Andersson (GK)
  • 4. Jesper Brandt
  • 8. Carlos Gaete Moggia (In '63)
  • 11. Behar Ferizi (In '75)
  • 16. Oscar Johansson Schellhas
  • 23. David Engström
  • 27. Herve Christian Tchami Ngangoue (In '26)

Östers IF

Starting squad

  • 1. Oscar Berglund (GK) (RC '45)
  • 2. Andreas Wihlborg (D)
  • 6. Mario Vasilj (D)
  • 4. Patrik Rickard Bojent (D)
  • 18. Pa Konate (D) (Off '77)
  • 5. Marcus Bergholtz (M)
  • 8. Denis Velic (M) (C)
  • 22. Josef Elvby (M)
  • 9. Vladica Zlojutro (F) (Off '45+2)
  • 7. Freddy Söderberg (F) (Off '74)
  • 10. Alhaji Gero (F) (YC '34) (RC '66)

Substitutions

  • 12. Alexander Nadj (GK) (In '45+2)
  • 3. Joakim Lindner
  • 11. Jonas Hellgren
  • 14. Alexander Henningsson
  • 15. Andreas Birgersson (In '74)
  • 20. Otto Eriksson
  • 27. Karl-Johan Lindblad (In '77)

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)