Allsvenskan 2020
Malmö FF - Djurgården (1 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-01 at 19:00
Venue: Eleda Stadion
Malmö FF faced Djurgården in an exciting Allsvenskan match at Eleda Stadion. Despite the restrictions on spectators due to the current circumstances, the teams' attitude and motivation on the pitch were unaffected. It was a close match where both teams fought hard for the three points.
The match started at 19:00 on Wednesday evening with Glenn Nyberg as the referee, assisted by Mahbod Beigi and Robin Wilde. Malmö FF was in 5th place in the standings before the match, while Djurgården was in 4th place. With this in mind, both teams knew that a victory was important for climbing the table.
The first half began with tough play from both sides. After 29 minutes, Djurgården received their first yellow card when Erik Berg committed a poor pass. A few minutes later, Djurgården made their first substitution, bringing Emir Kujovic on for Edward Chilufya. Malmö FF then received their first yellow card when Behrang Safari made a tough tackle in the 39th minute.
But it was Malmö FF that would celebrate before halftime. In the 43rd minute, Anders Bleg Christiansen scored his third goal of the season, assisted by Søren Rieks. The goal was a powerful shot that left Djurgården's goalkeeper helpless. Malmö FF's lead created energy on the pitch and among the players on both sides.
Halftime came at a point when Malmö FF made their first substitution, with Arnor Traustason coming on for Søren Rieks. As the second half began, Djurgården made their second substitution, bringing Elliot Käck on for Jacob Une Larsson. Both teams continued to push for more goal opportunities, but both defensive lines held firm.
In the 62nd minute, Malmö FF made two substitutions, bringing Marcus Antonsson on for Jo Inge Berget and Jonas Bruun Knudsen on for Behrang Safari. The team aimed to maintain their lead and control of the match. Djurgården responded with two substitutions in the 67th minute, with Astrit Ajdarevic and Curtis Edwards coming on for Kalle Holmberg and Jonathan Ring.
The intensity of the match increased, and the referee began issuing more yellow cards. Jesper Karlström of Djurgården received a yellow card in the 64th minute, and Malmö FF's Arnor Traustason received a yellow card in the 70th minute. Both teams continued to fight hard on the pitch in hopes of either equalizing or securing a win.
Malmö FF made a final substitution in the 74th minute, bringing Eric Larsson on for Erdal Rakip. Finally, Malmö FF made another substitution in the 84th minute, with Guillermo Federico Molins Palmeiro coming on for Anders Bleg Christiansen in an attempt to strengthen the offense.
Despite both teams' efforts and several nerve-wracking chances throughout the match, it ended with Malmö FF winning 1-0. It was an important victory for Malmö FF, which climbed the standings and gained an advantage over Djurgården. Both teams delivered an entertaining match that kept the spectators on their toes and showcased why they are two of the best teams in Allsvenskan.