IFK Göteborg 3:2 Kalmar FF — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

IFK Göteborg came from behind to beat Kalmar FF 3-2 in the Allsvenskan. After Kalmar's ninth-minute opener, Göteborg levelled quickly and then took control with two goals in four minutes late in the second half.

Charlie Rosenqvist put Kalmar ahead in the ninth minute, but David Kruse equalised four minutes later. Sam Larsson made it 2-1 in the 77th minute and then set up Alfons Boren for the third in the 81st. Charles Sagoe Junior pulled one back for Kalmar in the 84th, but Göteborg held on.

Göteborg dominated the stats, with 18 shots to Kalmar's seven and 13 corners to one. Kalmar's goalkeeper made five saves to keep the score respectable, while bookings for Tobias Heintz, Nassef Chourak and Melker Hallberg punctuated a contest that saw Kalmar concede 15 fouls.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of IFK Göteborg vs Kalmar FF?

IFK Göteborg 3-2 Kalmar FF (Allsvenskan).

Who scored?

Charlie Rosenqvist (9', assist Abdussalam Magashy) for Kalmar FF; David Kruse (13', assist Tobias Heintz) for IFK Göteborg; Sam Larsson (77') for IFK Göteborg; Alfons Boren (81', assist Sam Larsson) for IFK Göteborg; Charles Sagoe Junior (84') for Kalmar FF.

Was IFK Göteborg's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; IFK Göteborg won on finishing.

Were there any cards in IFK Göteborg vs Kalmar FF?

Yellow cards: Tobias Heintz (IFK Göteborg); Nassef Chourak (Kalmar FF); Melker Hallberg (Kalmar FF).

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