This riveting Superettan league football match between IK Brage and Ostersunds FK that took place on May 31, 2023, saw some outstanding performances from both teams, with IK Brage clinching the victory over Ostersunds FK by a narrow margin of 2-1.
In terms of goal statistics, Ostersunds FK took an early lead in the match with their sole goal scored at the 25:50 mark during the first half. IK Brage, however, showed their resilience in the second half with two goals scored at 53:58 and 1:34:22 respectively.
Delving further into the match statistics, we can perceive that the affair had a notably aggressive spirit. In the realm of fouls, IK Brage committed a substantial number of 24 fouls against the contradicting 9 by Ostersunds FK. This intense engagement can also be attested by the total number of yellow cards issued - 2 for the home team and twice as many, 4, for the away team.
Looking at set-pieces, Ostersunds FK did have an edge over IK Brage. They dominated the corners segment as they produced 6 corners in contrast to the 4 by IK Brage. However, their inability to capitalize on these chances cost them dearly.
The timing of IK Brage's second goal is of particular interest, as it draws parallels with the issuance of the 4th yellow card to Ostersunds FK. Both events occurred during the final third of the second half. The yellow card at 1:33:20 could have resulted in a brief destabilization of Ostersunds FK's defense, and IK Brage capitalized on this, scoring the winning goal just a minute after, at 1:34:22.
In conclusion, despite Ostersunds FK's early lead, the team was not able to maintain their advantage. IK Brage, with their robust second-half comeback, displayed a higher resilience and better efficiency in goal conversion. Furthermore, the discipline maintained by IK Brage in terms of fewer yellow cards, and less aggressive tactics compared to Ostersunds FK, evidently played a significant role in their triumph. This analysis underscores the importance of team discipline and the conversion of opportunities in determining the outcome of a tight football match.
| Win | 0-1 | Sandvikens IF vs IK Brage | |
| Lose | 2-1 | Orebro SK vs IK Brage | |
| Draw | 1-1 | IK Brage vs Landskrona BoIS | |
| Win | 1-2 | Orgryte IS vs IK Brage | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Helsingborgs IF vs IK Brage |
| Draw | 1-1 | Ostersunds FK vs Orebro SK | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Helsingborgs IF vs Ostersunds FK | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Ostersunds FK vs Orgryte IS | |
| Lose | 2-0 | Varbergs BoIS FC vs Ostersunds FK | |
| Win | 1-0 | Ostersunds FK vs Trelleborgs FF |
| Away game | IK Brage | 0 | 2 | Ostersunds FK | Home game | Superettan | |
| Home game | IK Brage | 2 | 1 | Ostersunds FK | Away game | Superettan | |
| Home game | IK Brage | 1 | 0 | Ostersunds FK | Away game | Superettan | |
| Away game | IK Brage | 3 | 1 | Ostersunds FK | Home game | Superettan | |
| Away game | IK Brage | 0 | 1 | Ostersunds FK | Home game | Superettan |
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