Superettan 2016
Frej Täby - IK Sirius FK (2 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2016
Match start: 2016-05-07 at 16:00
Venue: Vikingavallen/Täby IP 1
Attendance: 1,225
This Saturday match in Superettan at Vikingavallen/Täby IP between Frej Täby and IK Sirius FK offered an open and entertaining story that ended 2-2 in front of a crowd of 1,225 people. Referee Antti Kanerva, along with assistant referees Niklas Nyberg and Najah Raham Alhamaidah, had their hands full keeping track of all the events.
The match began with a somewhat nervous and chaotic period where the home team Frej Täby took the initiative and pressed the guests from Uppsala high up the pitch. This paid off after just seven minutes when Pontus Silfwer from IK Sirius FK received a warning. Only four minutes later, Joakim Runnemo made it 1-0 for Frej Täby following a fine pass from Oke Akpoveta.
After the goal, Frej Täby continued to dominate the game and create chances, while IK Sirius FK seemed to struggle to find their rhythm. The home team had several good opportunities to extend their lead but missed their finishing touches.
In the 45th minute, Adam Gradén from Frej Täby received a warning, and shortly after, the guests made their first substitution as Nicklas Maripuu replaced Oscar Pehrsson.
The play became more even in the second half, but it was still Frej Täby that continued to create the most dangerous chances. In the 52nd minute, Oke Akpoveta made it 2-0 after a perfect pass from Joakim Runnemo.
After the goal, it seemed as though Frej Täby was in control of the match, but IK Sirius FK did not give up. In the 68th minute, Ante Björkebaum made it 2-1, giving the guests renewed hope.
IK Sirius FK pushed for an equalizer and brought in both Ian Sirelius and Johan Andersson to strengthen their attack. Frej Täby responded with substitutions to fend off the pressure from the guests. In the 85th minute, IK Sirius FK had their best chance when they played the ball into the penalty area, but it was cleared away by Frej Täby players.
One minute later, Nicklas Maripuu shot past the Frej Täby goalkeeper and into the net after a fine pass from Johan Andersson. The traveling guests erupted in jubilation, but Frej Täby did not give up and tried to find a late winning goal.
However, the match ended 2-2 and both teams secured a point. Frej Täby can be pleased with a strong start to the season with two draws, while IK Sirius FK will have to continue fighting to get back on the winning track.
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)