Superettan 2013
IK Brage - Assyriska FF (1 - 1)
Match i Superettan 2013
Matchstart: 2013-05-24 kl 19:20
Arena: Borlänge Energi Arena
Publik: 1 571
Friday night's matchup between IK Brage and Assyriska FF was a thrilling Superettan fixture at Borlänge Energi Arena. With 1571 fans in attendance, the game was officiated by Nermin Cisic with Christian Andersson and Mark Josef serving as assistant referees.
The first half started off with a great display of football from both sides. However, it was 32 minutes into the match when IK Brage's Andi Toompuu found the back of the net, with an assist from Tyler Ruthven, giving the home team a 1-0 lead.
Assyriska FF seemed to be struggling to keep pace with IK Brage's quick attacking style until a crucial substitution was made in the 40th minute. Paul Ikechukwu Obiefule replaced Gabriel Awrohum, instilling hope in the away team's attack.
In the second half, IK Brage's Patrik S:t Cyr and Andi Toompuu received yellow cards in the 48th and 51st minute, respectively. Assyriska FF's Amin Nazari was brought on in the 53rd minute, adding some much-needed energy to the visiting team.
As the clock ticked down, both sides made strategic changes to try to break the deadlock. Njogu Demba replaced Dragan Kapcevic for IK Brage in the 66th minute. Admir Catovic came on for Admir Aganovic in the 71st minute for Assyriska FF, and it proved to be the perfect substitution.
In the 77th minute, the away team found the equalizer as Christopher Brandeborn scored off an assist by Christer Youssef, much to the delight of their traveling fans. Christer was booked with just five minutes of regular time remaining for Assyriska FF.
Although there were opportunities for both teams to seal the victory, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. IK Brage continues to sit in second last position in the table, while Assyriska FF stays in a solid third position.
MV = Målvakt, B = Back, MF = Mittfältare, A = Anfallare, C = Lagkapten, Ut = Utbytt, In = Inbytt, GK = Gult kort, RK = Rött kort.