Allsvenskan 2010
Mjällby AIF - Helsingborgs IF (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2010
Match start: 2010-04-26 at 19:00
Venue: Strandvallen A-plan
Attendance: 7,000
On the chilly Monday evening, around 7,000 football enthusiasts gathered at Strandvallen A-plan to watch the match between Mjällby AIF and Helsingborgs IF in Allsvenskan. The referee quartet was welcomed, and the match kicked off at 19:00.
The first half hour of the match was evenly matched, with both teams trying to take the initiative in attack. Both teams created some dangerous chances, but it was Helsingborgs IF that took the lead in the 34th minute when Erik Sundin scored a goal.
Mjällby AIF responded immediately, and two minutes later, they had one more player on the field as Helsingborg's player Joel Ekstrand was sent off. Despite the numerical advantage, Mjällby was unable to equalize until the second half.
The second half remained competitive, but both Mjällby AIF and Helsingborgs IF struggled to create chances. Mjällby made substitutions in an attempt to turn the match around, but Helsingborgs IF held firm.
The match ended dramatically when Juan Robledo from Mjällby AIF received a second yellow card and was sent off. Helsingborgs IF maintained their lead and won the match 1-0.
After the match, Mjällby AIF was in fourth place in the standings while Helsingborgs IF continued to lead the league. It was a well-played match where Helsingborgs IF demonstrated their strength and secured a much-needed away victory.
GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)