They created danger from the right with crosses, scoring through Leonardo Farah Shahin after a Hugo Engström assist from advanced wide positions (see video below).
IFK Norrköping, coached by Eldar Abdulic in a 4-3-3 formation, dropped one of the attacking midfielders Ture Sandberg alongside the defensive midfielder Viktor Christiansson on goal kicks (see video below).
They built up asymmetrically, with the right-back pushing high and wide while the left-back stayed to form a back three with the centre-backs, often finding space behind the opposition left winger, which a midfielder then occupied (see video below).
Out of possession they pressed with a 1-4-4-2 shape with offensive midfielder Ture Sandberg moving alongside the striker Tim Prica.
Here the players who stood out in this match:
Leonardo Farah Shahin (IK Oddevold), striker born 2003.
Esim Mehmed (IK Oddevold), left wingback born 2004.
Esim is a left-footed wingback with good positioning when pressing his direct opponent, adapting his pressing angles to intercept forward passes and blocking runs to disrupt combinations. He shows good agility in 1v1 defending, while also contributing offensively by entering the box on crosses, delivering dangerous balls from wide areas, and playing precise forward passes to create chances.
He is an interesting prospect for a bottom- to mid-table team in Belgium.
Gabriel Sandberg (IK Oddevold), central midfielder born 2003.
A tall defensive midfielder, strong in tackles and aerial duels, he intercepted long balls and forward passes through good positioning. He made deep runs into the box on crosses and showed awareness to receive and play forward quickly, although his passing was not always accurate.
His physical attributes and bravery make him an interesting profile for Scotland or other physically demanding leagues.
Elias Jemal (IFK Norrköping, on loan from Sandefjord Fotball), left winger born 2003.
Elias is a fast inverted winger who often receives the ball wide before driving inside. He scored a standout goal by shifting direction to beat his direct opponent and curling a precise shot into the far top corner. He combines well with teammates to create space, switches play with accurate long passes, and shows good awareness between the lines. He also provided an assist with a precise left-footed cross and delivers dangerous inswinging crosses.
He looks ready to make an impact in the Allsvenskan with his parent club, with a potential pathway toward Ligue 1.
Noel Sernelius (IFK Norrköping), central midfielder born 2006.
Noel is an offensive midfielder with good vision and awareness, capable of receiving and turning in tight spaces. He showed excellent vision with a first-time long pass to assist the opening goal, and he consistently played precise through balls to bypass the opposition midfield line. He can also progress the ball at speed.
He could become an interesting profile for Serie B in Italy if he improves his physical structure.
Fabian Holst-Larsen (IFK Norrköping), right-back born 2004.
Fabian is a tall right-back, strong in both aerial and ground duels. He is well positioned to intercept forward passes, switches of play, and crosses, and he also attacks the far post on crosses, as shown by an early chance in the match.
Fabian could be a good fit for a top-three team in the Betinia Liga.
Ture Sandberg (IFK Norrköping), central midfielder born 2005.
Ture is a box-to-box midfielder who makes well-timed runs into the penalty box and supports attacks, contributing to shots from in and around the area. He shows good spatial awareness and links play effectively. In the second half, he was adapted to right-back, where he also demonstrated the ability to carry the ball forward at speed.
He could be a good fit for a club like Kolding due to his ability to cover ground at high intensity while maintaining a good level of technical execution.
Viggo Fälth (IFK Norrköping), left-back born 2009.
Viggo is a well-rounded left-back who supports the attack with well-timed overlapping runs and plays precise progressive passes. He can change direction with the ball to escape pressure and made important defensive interventions when defending crosses and in underload situations, showing good game reading and positioning.
Viggo can be a strong investment for a mid-table Eliteserien team. Regular playing time at a higher level could further his development toward a top-six Danish Superliga side such as FC Nordsjælland.
