Superettan 2022
Jönköpings Södra IF - Athletic Eskilstuna (2 - 3)
Match in Superettan 2022
Match start: 2022-04-02 at 15:00
Venue: Stadsparksvallen, Jönköping
Attendance: 2,771
Athletic Eskilstuna turned the match around and defeated Jönköpings Södra IF 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Stadsparksvallen in Jönköping in front of a crowd of 2,771 people. The match, which was a battle in Superettan 2022, was well-played and featured many scoring chances and excitement until the final whistle.
Jönköpings Södra took the lead in the 34th minute when Peter Gwargis found the net after a nice assist from Marko Nikolic. The home team had the chance to extend their lead during the first half, but Athletic Eskilstuna was diligent in their defensive play.
After a strong first half from Jönköpings Södra, it was Athletic Eskilstuna who came out strongest in the second half. In the 44th minute, York Rafael equalized for the visiting team with a header following an assist from André Alsanati.
In the 57th minute, Jönköpings Södra took the lead again when Adnan Maric neatly placed the ball in the net after a lovely pass from Robin Book. However, the joy was short-lived for the home team when Anton Ekeroth of Athletic Eskilstuna was booked for unsportsmanlike behavior in the 64th minute.
Athletic Eskilstuna showed their appetite for goals and substituted Ryan Anthony Williams for Abdul-Halik Hudu in the 68th minute to strengthen their offense. The change had an immediate effect when Hudu equalized to 2-2 in the 70th minute after a great play by York Rafael, who had previously provided an assist.
The match became more intense and goal-rich as Athletic Eskilstuna took the lead in the 79th minute. This time, Abdul-Halik Hudu scored after an assist from Sadmir Zekovic.
Jönköpings Södra desperately tried to come back and made two substitutions in search of an equalizer. Both teams showed determination and fought hard during the final minutes. The match became heated at times, and in the 90th minute, Abdelkarim Mammar Chaouche from Athletic Eskilstuna, as well as Adam Ben Lamin and Junes Barny from Jönköpings Södra, were booked for tough play.
Despite an intense finish, Jönköpings Södra could not find the net, and the match ended 3-2 in favor of Athletic Eskilstuna. It was a well-played match with strong opposition from both teams, but it was the away team that managed to turn the game around and secure the win.