Superettan 2016
Ängelholms FF - Athletic FC United (1 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2016
Match start: 2016-10-23 at 17:30
Venue: Ängelholms IP A-plan
Attendance: 207
The match between Ängelholms FF and Athletic FC United in the Superettan at Ängelholms IP A-plan was an exciting event in front of 207 spectators. Referee Jim Petersson officiated with the assistance of Mark Josef and Peter Arnesson.
In just the second minute, Athletic FC United took the lead through Chidi Dauda Omeje, assisted by Ferid Ali. However, Ängelholms FF responded quickly, equalizing through Christian Ljungberg just three minutes later.
In the first half, Ängelholms FF's Sebastian Carlsen received a yellow card, but it would turn out to be a turbulent second half for the home team.
After an hour of play, Athletic FC United made their second substitution, bringing in Omar Eddahri for Carlos Gaete Moggia. It was in the 77th minute that the decisive goal came, when Ferid Ali scored from the penalty spot, giving the visiting team the lead.
Immediately after the goal, Ängelholms FF's assistant coach Magnus Arvidsson was sent off, and the home team was forced to play with one man less for the remainder of the match. Despite attempts to come back, they were unable to equalize, and the match ended 1-2 in favor of Athletic FC United.
It was a tough match filled with many incidents and strong emotions on the field, where Athletic FC United ultimately emerged victorious and could head home with three points in hand.
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)