Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Göteborg - Mjällby AIF (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-06-22 at 19:00
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
It was an exciting and closely contested match between IFK Göteborg and Mjällby AIF at Gamla Ullevi in the Allsvenskan. The match was played in front of an empty arena with zero attendance due to restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The referee for the evening was Mohammed Al-Hakim, assisted by Joakim Amri Nilsson and Mark Josef.
The match started intensely, and already in the third minute, Mjällby took the lead. It was Jacob Bergström who scored, heading the ball in after a fine assist from David Löfquist. Mjällby continued to press and create dangerous chances, but IFK Göteborg's defense held firm.
In the fifth minute, Jesper Gustavsson of Mjällby received a warning from the referee. Shortly thereafter, Mattias Bjärsmyr of IFK Göteborg also received a caution.
Towards the end of the first half, Mjällby made a substitution. Viktor Gustafson replaced Jesper Gustavsson. The score remained 0-1 in favor of Mjällby at halftime.
The second half began, and in the 49th minute, IFK Göteborg managed to equalize. The scorer was Mattias Bjärsmyr, who again found the net with a header, with Tobias Sana providing the assist. The game was evenly matched, with both teams creating chances, but it was Mjällby that regained the lead in the 59th minute. David Löfquist scored the goal, with Jacob Bergström assisting.
Mjällby made another substitution in the 66th minute. Adam Petersson came on for David Batanero Puigbó. IFK Göteborg responded with a substitution in the 75th minute, with Alexander Jallow replacing Victor Wernersson.
Mjällby players were also substituted during the match. In the 78th minute, Amer Eriksson Ibragic came on for David Löfquist, and in the 79th minute, Jacob Bergström was replaced by Taylor Silverholt.
IFK Göteborg did not give up, and in the 79th minute, they made their final substitution. Emil Holm came on for Mattias Bjärsmyr. The match was very even, and it was uncertain how it would end, but in the 92nd minute, IFK Göteborg scored an equalizer. It was Sargon Abraham who scored, once again with a header. Tobias Sana provided the assist once more.
The match ended 2-2, and both teams earned a point. After the match, IFK Göteborg consolidated its position in eighth place in the table, while Mjällby AIF remained in 14th place.