Degerfors IF lost 2-0 to 2-2 against IK Oddevold at Stora Valla. But the focus was stolen by a chokehold from Degerfors' Bernardo Morgado, who received a red card. Degerfors IF is chasing Landskrona Bois in the top of the Superettan table and saw the chances for three points against a struggling IK Oddevold as good. Teo Grönborg scored 1-0 after just seven minutes, assisted by Elias Pihlström. The same Pihlström then extended the lead to 2-0 before halftime. 2-0 stood until the 87th minute, when Oddevold reduced through Noel Bernhardtz. Then followed an eventful match conclusion. In the 93rd minute, Oddevold's Gustav Forsell came in roughly in a duel with Nasiru Moro, and a scuffle arose around Moro and Forsell on the ground. When the situation had calmed down and everyone had dispersed, the referee showed a yellow card to Forsell - and a red card to Degerfors defender Bernardo Morgado, who had joined the scuffle. According to Vämlands Folkblad, Morgado was given the red card for taking a chokehold on an opponent. Degerfors coach William Lundin on Morgado's red card for chokehold: - I just found out about it. It's obviously extremely important to keep calm and be in balance in such a situation. It's never acceptable to get sent off, says Lundin after the match according to VF. Lundin also gave his thoughts on Forsell's tackle that led to the scuffle: - I experience it as super red. I've seen it on replay afterwards and would say that it's almost criminal, it's a clear red card. I don't understand how the referee can miss that type of offense, says Degerfors coach William Lundin after the match according to VF. He gets support from Oddevold coach Rickard Nilsson. - I don't see why Morgado gets a red card at all, I only see our player in the tackle situation. Gustav Forssell was good then, then he tries to pull his legs in. I wouldn't have made any big protests if it was red. Well down to ten men, Degerfors would then defend their lead for the remainder of the added time. But it was easier said than done. Because on an Oddevold corner in the 99th minute, Assad Al Hamlawi was able to stand relatively unchallenged at the far post and headed in the final result 2-2. A tough point loss for Degerfors, who with a Landskrona win against Trelleborg on Sunday will be seven points behind Bois in the hunt for first place. For Oddevold's part, it was an important point, as the West Goths with the point move up from a qualifying spot to a twelfth place. Degerfors' starting lineup consisted of Jakobsson, Morgado, Moro, Hedén Lindskog, Lindell, Grönborg, Mårtensson, Diaby, Pihlström, Vukojevic, and Holmén. Oddevold's starting lineup consisted of Ekman, Karlin, Almqvist, Johansson, Iglicar Berntsson, Forssell, Sandberg, Kjellman Olblad, Krezic, Al Hamlawi, and Johansson. Degerfors will try to forget this match and focus on the next one. It's essential for the team to keep a cool head and not let frustration take over.