Superettan 2017
Falkenbergs FF - Degerfors IF (1 - 1)
Match in Superettan 2017
Match start: 2017-04-17 at 17:00
Venue: Falcon Alkoholfri Arena
Attendance: 2,345
It was an even match between Falkenbergs FF and Degerfors IF at the Falcon Alcohol-Free Arena. Degerfors IF took the lead in the 16th minute through Sargon Abraham, assisted by Sebastian Ohlsson. After that, Falkenbergs FF tried to press forward but couldn't create any direct dangerous chances. The first half ended 0-1.
In the second half, the intensity increased, and Falkenbergs FF began to create more dangerous chances. In the 56th minute, Sebastian Ohlsson received a warning, and Degerfors IF struggled to maintain possession as Falkenbergs FF upped the tempo. Falkenbergs FF made two substitutions, bringing in Richard Donkor in the 66th minute. This would prove to be an important substitution as Richard Donkor scored the goal that would equalize the match. The goal came in the 80th minute, assisted by Christoffer Carlsson.
After the goal, Falkenbergs FF continued to apply pressure, but Degerfors IF held firm. Both teams made substitutions in the 80th minute, and Degerfors IF tried to build an attack on the right side, but Tibor Brink Joza from Falkenbergs FF received a warning, and Degerfors IF was awarded a dangerous free kick. However, the free kick did not lead to any threats.
The match ended 1-1 and was a fair result after an even contest. Falkenbergs FF continues to fight in Superettan while Degerfors IF tries to gather points to climb the table. The next match for Falkenbergs FF and Degerfors IF will be played on April 24th.
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)