Allsvenskan 2010
IF Elfsborg - Mjällby AIF (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2010
Match start: 2010-09-11 at 16:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 7,237
IF Elfsborg wins an important match at home as they host Mjällby AIF at Borås Arena. The match began with intense play from both teams, but it didn't take long before referee Markus Strömbergsson pulled out his yellow card and cautioned IF Elfsborg's Jon Jönsson for a nasty tackle.
Mjällby AIF tried to take control of the match with a number of fine attacks, but it was IF Elfsborg that had the first really dangerous opportunity. After a well-placed pass, Martin Ericsson found his way into the opponent's penalty area and was then brought down by Jesper Westerberg. The referee did not hesitate, and Westerberg was sent off with a straight red card. Martin Ericsson would then score the first goal, making it 1-0 from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.
Mjällby AIF continued to fight with one man less on the field and created some dangerous situations. However, IF Elfsborg's defense stood firm and did not concede any goals. In the second half, both teams made several substitutions, but it was IF Elfsborg that would have the last word. Daniel Nordmark rolled the ball into the net with a nice pass from Johan Larsson, resulting in a final score of 2-0 in favor of IF Elfsborg.
An important and well-played match from IF Elfsborg, earning three points at home from Borås Arena. Mjällby AIF battled on despite the red card but could not pose enough of a threat to the home team. Both teams will continue in the Allsvenskan while IF Elfsborg takes a short break for an international match week.
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)