Allsvenskan 2020
IF Elfsborg - Hammarby (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-06-17 at 19:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Match Report: IF Elfsborg vs Hammarby - 2-2
It was an exciting and well-played match that took place at Borås Arena between IF Elfsborg and Hammarby in the Allsvenskan. Despite the lack of an audience to cheer on the teams, the match still delivered intensity and drama.
The visiting Hammarby started the match strongly, and just 11 minutes in, a Hammarby player received a yellow card from referee Kristoffer Karlsson. IF Elfsborg held firm and defended well during the early minutes of the game.
Hammarby made their first substitution in the 43rd minute when David Fällman replaced Richard Magyar. This change provided a boost for Hammarby, who began to press forward.
Just before the halftime break, however, it was IF Elfsborg that took the lead. Rasmus Alm scored the opening goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Simon Olsson.
In the second half, Hammarby continued to push for an equalizer. In the 66th minute, Paulo José De Oliveira managed to score for Hammarby, leveling the match at 1-1. Alexander Kacaniklic was the one who assisted the goal.
Just a few minutes later, Hammarby took the lead. Alexander Kacaniklic found Gustav Ludwigson, who put the ball in the net, making it 2-1 in the 70th minute.
IF Elfsborg was not ready to give up and continued to fight for a point. In the 84th minute, Per Frick delivered a fine performance and equalized to 2-2, assisted by Simon Strand.
The match remained tightly contested, with both teams having several chances to secure a win, but neither succeeded in finding the back of the net.
The equalizing goal gave IF Elfsborg a boost of energy, and they continued to push for a victory. Hammarby made a substitution in the 88th minute, with Imad Khalili replacing Muamer Tankovic. However, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, and both teams had to settle for one point each.
It was a well-played match where both teams showcased strong attacking play and solid defending. The absence of spectators was certainly felt, but the players gave their all to deliver an entertaining match despite that.