Superettan 2019
IK Brage - Syrianska FC (1 - 0)
Match in Superettan 2019
Match start: 2019-05-20 at 19:00
Venue: Borlänge Energi Arena
Attendance: 1,167
Monday night and a football feast at Borlänge Energi Arena! The home team IK Brage faced Syrianska FC in front of a crowd of 1,167 spectators. Referee Johan Krantz officiated the match with assistance from Conny Hugman and Johan Kristoffersson.
The match was evenly contested in the first half, with both teams having chances to take the lead. However, it was the home team that came closest to scoring when Robbin Sellin was substituted for André Kamp in the 39th minute. Syrianska FC received a warning in the 44th minute when Matias Cahais committed a foul.
Towards the end of the first half, IK Brage was awarded a penalty, but Christian Kouakou's attempt was stopped by Syrianska's goalkeeper. Just before half-time, the only goal of the match was scored by home team member Benjamin Hjertstrand, assisted by Kristian Andersen.
The second half became intense, with several yellow cards issued to both teams. Pontus Hindrikes Bergström received a warning for IK Brage in the 62nd minute, while Success Chimankpa Nwosu was cautioned for Syrianska FC in the 64th minute. Syrianska FC made two substitutions, with Giovanni Salemo replacing Noí Olafsson and Georg Makdesie coming on for Beneyam Belye Demte in the 74th minute.
In the 80th minute, Jonathan Morsay was substituted for Alexander Zetterström for IK Brage. Syrianska FC also substituted Sebastian Rajalakso for Ihab Naser in the 85th minute. Kristian Andersen was substituted for Oscar Lundin in the 86th minute for the home team.
The match ended with a victory for IK Brage, 1-0. A goal that earned the team three points. Syrianska FC fought hard but could not match the home team's granite defense. A well-played match for both teams and a wonderful football experience for the audience in Borlänge.
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)