Superettan 2023
IK Brage - Västerås SK FK (1 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2023
Match start: 2023-04-01 at 15:00
Venue: Borlänge Energi Arena
Attendance: 2,248
Västerås SK FK achieved an important away victory when they faced IK Brage at Borlänge Energi Arena in Superettan. The match started evenly, and for a long time, it seemed like it would end in a draw. However, in the 50th minute, Västerås SK FK's Simon Johansson delivered a brilliant performance by scoring the opening goal to make it 0-1 with an assist from Patric Åslund. IK Brage, however, did not give up, and just a minute later, in the 51st minute, Seth Hellberg equalized with a header assisted by Samouil Izountouemoi.
After the two goals, both teams increased the pace and tried to take command of the match. IK Brage made several substitutions to create more chances, but Västerås SK FK's defense kept them at bay. In the 80th minute, Västerås SK FK had a chance to extend their lead when Jaheem Burke, after a nice interplay with Simon Gefvert, scored to make it 1-2. After that, IK Brage desperately tried to equalize, but Västerås SK FK's defense held firm and won the match 1-2 in front of a crowd of 2,248.
The referee, Adi Aganovic, had little impact on the match and was a relatively anonymous presence throughout the game. Assistants Henrik Melin and Sam Seno performed well and helped maintain order on the field. Overall, it was an even match where Västerås SK FK's sharper finishing skills provided them with an important victory that may prove decisive for their chances of advancing in the league.
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)