Superettan 2017
Norrby IF - GAIS (0 - 0)
Match in Superettan 2017
Match start: 2017-04-02 at 17:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 3,465
It was an exciting match between Norrby IF and GAIS at Borås Arena, with an audience of 3,465 people. Referee Granit Maqedonci was kept busy monitoring both teams as the match kicked off at 5:00 PM on Sunday. From the first whistle, it was clear that the game would be close and intense.
Norrby IF received a warning in the 14th minute for breaking the rules, with Jesper Brandt culpable. GAIS was proud when their player Alexander Leksell also received a warning in the 35th minute for the same reason.
Norrby IF shifted into high gear when they made their first substitution in the 45th minute, bringing Gzim Istrefi on for Mehmed Dresevic. GAIS did not hesitate either, substituting James Sinclair in the 57th minute for Alibek Aliev. Erik Kembel Westermark was also substituted for GAIS in the 63rd minute, replaced by Andreas Petersson.
Neither team managed to score, but that didn’t stop the match from being exciting. Norrby IF made a late substitution in the 76th minute when Patrik Pettersen came on for Kardo Aso Omar. GAIS followed suit with their final substitution in the 81st minute, when Rickson Mansiamina replaced Johan Svahn.
In the last moment, Norrby IF tried to make their final substitution, and Viktor Nilsson came on for Nicklas Savolainen in the 93rd minute.
The final score was 0 - 0, and both teams can be proud of their performances on the pitch. The referee and the two assistant referees, Mark Josef and Josef Alacam, showed that they were fully capable of overseeing these teams in the Superettan.
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)