Malmö FF - Falkenbergs FF 2 - 0

Allsvenskan 2016


Malmö FF - Falkenbergs FF (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2016
Match start: 2016-05-23 at 19:00
Venue: Swedbank Stadion
Attendance: 15,876

Malmö FF secured a tough but expected victory when they faced Falkenbergs FF at Swedbank Stadion on Monday evening. Despite a balanced first half where both teams had their chances, it was the home side that would score the first goal. After a nice pass from Anders Bleg Christiansen, Markus Rosenberg struck in the seventh minute of the match and found the back of the net.

Just five minutes later, Malmö FF would extend their lead. Vidar Örn Kjartansson scored after an assist from Rosenberg, marking his tenth goal in this year's Allsvenskan. Falkenbergs FF tried to rally after the difficult start but struggled to create real goal-scoring opportunities. In the second half, Malmö FF continued to dominate but did not create many significant chances, while Falkenbergs FF earned a few dangerous free kicks. However, the home team managed to keep their defense tight and protect their lead.

After 90 minutes, it was Malmö FF who would win the match 2-0, earning three important points in their quest for another victory in Allsvenskan. Falkenbergs FF continues to struggle in the league and remains in last place. The attendance at Swedbank Stadion was 15,876 spectators, and the referee for the match was Martin Strömbergsson, assisted by Daniel Gustavsson and Jan-Erik Swärdh.

Squads

Malmö FF

Starting squad

  • 1. Johan Sellberg-Wiland (GK)
  • 3. Anton Tinnerholm (D)
  • 21. Kari Arnason (D)
  • 31. Franz Brorsson (D)
  • 2. Pa Konate (D) (YC '77)
  • 22. Tobias Sana (M) (Off '75)
  • 8. Enock Kofi Adu (M) (Off '84)
  • 7. Anders Bleg Christiansen (M)
  • 19. Magnus Wolff Eikrem (M) (Off '90+4)
  • 24. Vidar Örn Kjartansson (F)
  • 9. Markus Rosenberg (F) (C)

Substitutions

  • 29. Fredrik Andersson (GK)
  • 5. Erdal Rakip (In '75)
  • 18. Piotr Johansson (In '90+4)
  • 20. Vladimir Rodic (In '84)
  • 25. Luis Felipe Carvalho da Silva
  • 26. Andreas Aalen Vindheim
  • 32. Mattias Svanberg

Falkenbergs FF

Starting squad

  • 1. Otto Martler (GK)
  • 2. Rasmus Sjöstedt (D)
  • 33. Tibor Brink Joza (D)
  • 21. Thomas Juel Nielsen (D)
  • 11. Johannes Vall (D)
  • 12. Christoffer Carlsson (M) (Off '61)
  • 7. David Svensson (M) (C)
  • 23. Enock Kwakwa (M) (Off '45)
  • 19. Amin Nazari (M)
  • 15. Stefan Rodevåg (F) (Off '45)
  • 18. Hakeem Araba (F)

Substitutions

  • 16. Alexander Lundin (GK)
  • 8. Tobias Helldén
  • 10. Alexander Jakobsen (In '45)
  • 14. Per Karlsson
  • 17. Jesper Karlsson (In '61)
  • 20. Akseli Pevlas (In '45)
  • 77. Kamal Mustafa

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)