GOTHENBURG. Kalmar beats IFK Göteborg with a 2-0 win with a goal from Romário (17′) and a goal from J. Ring (60′). Kalmar took advantage of its superior ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Gamla Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg on Monday and it started at 5:00 pm local time. The referee was Kristoffer Karlsson with the help of Niklas Nyberg and Daniel Ekman. The 4th official was Fredrick Oppong. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 14 degrees Celsius or 57.18 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 86%.
Match Statistics
- 42 Ball Possession 58
Shots
- 10 Total 8
- 2 On Target 3
- 8 Off Target 5
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 100 Attack 110
- 35 Dangerous attack 44
- 72 Ball safe 77
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 2
- 2 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 22 Total 13
- 5 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 1 Substitutions 4
Kalmar was in firm control of the ball 58% while IFK Göteborg was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Kalmar was more aggressive with 44 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Kalmar won the match.
IFK Göteborg shot 10 times, 2 on target, 8 off target. On the opposite side, Kalmar shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.
Cards
IFK Göteborg received 5 yellow cards (A. Jallow, M. Berg, C. Johansson, A. Erlingmark and K. Yakob). On the opposite side, Kalmar received 3 yellow cards (S. Ring, I. Jansson and V. Backman).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, IFK Göteborg will stay with 22 points like Halmstad to stay in the 11th place. On the opposite side, Kalmar will have 34 points like Hammarby to stay in the 7th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Allsvenskan, IFK Göteborg will play away against Elfsborg on the 1st of October with a 9-8 head to head record in favor of IFK Göteborg (16 draws).
Kalmar will host Sirius on the 3rd of October with a 3-2 head to head record in favor of Sirius (4 draws).
IFK Göteborg – Formation
IFK Göteborg
44'
75'
IFK Göteborg started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Mikael Stahre decided to play with the following team: Giannis Anestis , Carl Johansson , Mattias Bjärsmyr , Bernardo Vilar , Alexander Jallow , Hosam Aiesh , Gustav Svensson , August Erlingmark , Kevin Yakob , Marcus Berg and Oscar Vilhelmsson .
The home team had on the bench: Robin Söder, Gustaf Norlin , Adam Ingi Benediktsson, Filip Ambroz, Hannes Lennartsson, Isak Dahlqvist and Alfons Nygaard.
Substitutions
IFK Göteborg made only 1 change substituting A. Jallow for G. Norlin (75′).
Best player: Kevin Yakob
The player that probably impressed the most for IFK Göteborg was Kevin Yakob.
His rating is with 30 passes (63% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 10 duels out of 18. He performed 8 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.
Kalmar – Formation
Kalmar
17'
Kalmar started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
On the opposite side, Henrik Rydström played with: Tobias Andersson , Piotr Johansson , Lars Saetra , Rasmus Sjostedt , Sebastian Ring , Noah Shamoun , Romarinho , Oliver Berg , Carl Gustafsson, Jonathan Ring and Isak Jansson , Nils Fröling .
They had on the bench: Lukas Hägg Johansson, Filip Sachpekidis , Victor Backman , Johan Stenmark, Douglas Bergqvist , Erik Israelsson and Lukas Rhöse.
Kalmar could not rely on the presence of E. Israelsson (injured).
Substitutions
Kalmar made 4 changes: I. Jansson for V. Backman (53′), N. Fröling for F. Sachpekidis (67′), N. Shamoun for D. Bergqvist (67′) and Romário for E. Israelsson (80′).
Best player: Sebastian Ring
The player that probably impressed the most for Kalmar was Sebastian Ring even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 72 passes (81% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 11 duels out of 17.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Allsvenskan.
