Superettan 2021
Västerås SK FK - Akropolis IF (2 - 3)
Match in Superettan 2021
Match start: 2021-08-09 at 19:00
Venue: Hitachi Energy Arena
Attendance: 850
Akropolis IF won a tough match against Västerås SK FK at Hitachi Energy Arena on Monday evening with a score of 3-2, in front of an audience of 850 spectators. The referee for the match was Richard Sundell, assisted by Conny Hugman and Jesper Hedlund.
The match started with aggression from both teams. Daniel Hermansson of Västerås SK FK received an early warning. Astrit Ajdarevic of Akropolis IF was also booked in the 23rd minute. Akropolis IF took the lead in the 31st minute with a goal from Cesar Weilid, assisted by Christian Rubio Sivodedov. Akropolis IF continued to press Västerås SK FK, and Marcus Burman doubled the lead to 2-0 immediately after halftime with an assist from Christian Rubio Sivodedov.
In the 54th minute, Västerås SK FK reduced the deficit through Filip Tronét, assisted by Gustaf Lagerbielke. However, Akropolis IF quickly restored their two-goal lead with another goal from Marcus Burman in the 61st minute, again assisted by Christian Rubio Sivodedov. A goal from Olle Edlund in the 64th minute gave Västerås SK FK hope for a comeback, but they could not capitalize on any further chances.
Both teams made substitutions to try to change the course of the match. Sebastian Ungman Backlund replaced Daniel Larsson for Akropolis IF in the 63rd minute. Viktor Prodell came in for Simon Gefvert for Västerås SK FK in the 65th minute. Linus Mattsson took Astrit Ajdarevic's place in the 74th minute for Akropolis IF. Kristoffer Grauberg Lepik replaced Mattias Bouvin in the same minute. Patric Åslund replaced Olle Edlund in the 82nd minute for Västerås SK FK. Brian Span and Samuel Sörman replaced Emil Skogh and an empty space in the 88th minute for Västerås SK FK. Nicklas Lindqvist replaced Marcus Burman for Akropolis IF in the 90th minute.
Despite Västerås SK FK's attempts, Akropolis IF managed to hold on and secure their lead, resulting in a 3-2 victory for the visiting Akropolis IF. It was a well-played match from both teams, but Akropolis IF had the better finishing touch and was able to take advantage of their chances to secure an important victory in 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)