Allsvenskan 2011
IF Elfsborg - Syrianska FC (2 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2011
Match start: 2011-06-27 at 19:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 7,786
It was an exciting match between IF Elfsborg and Syrianska FC at Borås Arena, where the home team took the lead just 30 minutes into the game. Lars Nilsson scored the goal, sending the crowd into jubilation. However, Syrianska FC responded quickly and didn't allow Elfsborg too much time to celebrate. Rabi Elia handled the ball brilliantly and scored a fine equalizer for Syrianska FC after 35 minutes, with the assist coming from Omar Jawo.
Elfsborg battled hard and managed to take the lead again just before halftime. Oscar Hiljemark scored the goal, igniting fireworks among the home fans. Syrianska FC continued to fight and tried to find another equalizer, but Elfsborg's defense proved difficult to break through.
In the second half, both teams made several substitutions, and the play became quite tough. Ahmet Özdemirok received a yellow card after 62 minutes, and IF Elfsborg's Anders Svensson was booked after 80 minutes. Syrianska FC desperately tried to find an equalizer again, but IF Elfsborg's defense stayed strong and kept the ball away from the goal.
The match ended with IF Elfsborg winning 2-1. It was an important victory for the home team, placing them in second place in the standings. Syrianska FC fought well but ultimately left the pitch with a loss, remaining in twelfth place in the table. Referee Andreas Ekberg kept a good eye on the game and was assisted by Daniel Gustavsson and Tobias Wärn. A total of 7,786 people attended the match live.
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)