Superettan 2016
Varbergs BoIS FC - Åtvidabergs FF (2 - 1)
Match in Superettan 2016
Match start: 2016-04-02 at 12:30
Venue: Påskbergsvallen
Attendance: 1,755
Varbergs BoIS FC won a tight match against Åtvidabergs FF with a score of 2-1 at Påskbergsvallen, in front of an audience of 1,755 people. The match was officiated by Magnus Lindgren, along with his assistant referees Mesud Broström Kahrimanovic and Per Rehnlund.
The match started evenly, but it was Varbergs BoIS FC that managed to score the first goal in the 22nd minute, with Thomas Boakye finding the net. The assist came from Nsima Peter. Åtvidabergs FF tried to equalize, but instead, Varbergs BoIS FC scored their second goal in the 32nd minute, again with Thomas Drage.
The second half began with a goal from Åtvidabergs FF just four minutes in. Mahmoud Eid was able to reduce the deficit following an assist from Ammar Ahmed. Åtvidabergs FF aimed to equalize, but Varbergs BoIS FC held strong and managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.
Both teams made several substitutions during the match. Varbergs BoIS FC brought off Nsima Peter in the 56th minute, replacing him with Riki Alba. Åtvidabergs FF substituted Kevin Deeromram for Hampus Holmgren in the 61st minute, and Björn Westerblad replaced Joakim Juhlin in the 62nd minute. Åtvidabergs FF made their final substitution in the 72nd minute, when Simon Alexandersson was replaced by Fredrik Alm.
Varbergs BoIS FC received several yellow cards during the match. Riki Alba was cautioned in the 75th minute, Peter Nyström received a warning in the 84th minute, and Thomas Boakye was cautioned in the 87th minute. Åtvidabergs FF also received a yellow card when Mahmoud Eid was booked in the 90th minute.
The match concluded after three minutes of additional time, and Varbergs BoIS FC secured the victory at home. In the 90th minute, Varbergs BoIS FC substituted Elias Andersson in for Thomas Boakye. Åtvidabergs FF lost their second consecutive match and will now need to focus on avoiding relegation.
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)