Halmstads BK - Falkenbergs FF 0 - 1

Allsvenskan 2015


Halmstads BK - Falkenbergs FF (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2015
Match start: 2015-09-18 at 19:00
Venue: Örjans Vall
Attendance: 6,641

It was an exciting match played between Halmstads BK and Falkenbergs FF on Friday evening at Örjans Vall. 6,641 people had made their way to the arena to watch the match. Halmstad had a desperate need to win in order to maintain their grip on the Allsvenskan table.

The match began with both teams locked in evenly matched play, with neither side willing to give up the first goal. Halmstad had a few half-chances, but nothing that posed any danger to the opposing goalkeeper. Falkenberg was awarded a dead ball in the 33rd minute, which they took advantage of, as Stefan Rodevåg headed the ball into the net. 0-1 to Falkenberg stood until halftime.

In the second half, Halmstad tried to catch up and had a few dangerous attacks, but Falkenberg held firm and kept them out. In the 71st minute, Halmstad made their first substitution, bringing on Junes Barny for Sead Haksabanovic. Falkenberg responded with their first change, bringing in Dan Keat for the match's only goalscorer, Stefan Rodevåg.

Halmstad continued to push on and brought in Simon Silverholt and Alexander Berntsson in hopes of finding an equalizer. However, Falkenberg was strong in defense and held on until the match was over. Falkenberg made two more substitutions in the final minutes of the match to maintain possession.

The match ended 0-1 in favor of Falkenberg, who managed to secure their second consecutive victory. Halmstad, on the other hand, had to leave the field with two yellow cards and no points. Falkenberg played smartly and took care of their chances, earning the win.

Squads

Halmstads BK

Starting squad

  • 1. Stojan Lukic (GK)
  • 28. Jesper Westerberg (D)
  • 3. Fredrik Liverstam (D) (C)
  • 6. Mak Lind (D)
  • 5. Christoffer Andersson (D) (Off '81)
  • 19. Snorre Krogsgård (M)
  • 16. Eric Smith (M)
  • 10. Antonio Rojas (M) (Off '80) (YC '42)
  • 17. Sead Haksabanovic (M) (Off '71)
  • 23. Tyrell Rusike (F)
  • 9. James Keene (F)

Substitutions

  • 30. Malkolm Nilsson Säfqvist (GK)
  • 7. Junes Barny (In '71)
  • 14. Alexander Henningsson
  • 21. Andreas Bengtsson
  • 24. Simon Silverholt (In '80)
  • 26. Alexander Berntsson (In '81)
  • 27. Marcus Johansson

Falkenbergs FF

Starting squad

  • 1. Otto Martler (GK)
  • 2. Rasmus Sjöstedt (D) (YC '41)
  • 4. Daniel Johansson (D)
  • 14. Per Karlsson (D)
  • 13. Adam Eriksson (D) (YC '88)
  • 20. Carl Wede (M) (Off '84)
  • 70. Alexander Jakobsen (M) (Off '89)
  • 7. David Svensson (M) (C)
  • 12. Christoffer Carlsson (M)
  • 15. Stefan Rodevåg (F) (Off '77)
  • 9. Gustaf Nilsson (F)

Substitutions

  • 16. Alexander Lundin (GK)
  • 6. Rasmus Andersson
  • 10. Godsway Donyoh
  • 11. Johannes Vall (In '84)
  • 18. Hakeem Araba (In '89)
  • 21. Dan Keat (In '77)
  • 33. Tibor Brink Joza

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)