Allsvenskan 2020
Hammarby - Varbergs BoIS FC (1 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-02 at 19:00
Venue: Tele2 Arena
Hammarby faced Varbergs BoIS FC in an exciting match in the Allsvenskan at Tele2 Arena. Despite it being a Thursday evening, unfortunately, there was no audience present due to the prevailing circumstances. The referee for the match was Fredrik Klitte, assisted by Daniel Wärnmark and Niclas Ivarsson.
The match had an intense start, and it didn't take long before the first caution was issued. In the 15th minute, a player from Varbergs BoIS FC, Alibek Aliev, received a warning from the referee. Shortly after, it was Hammarby's turn when Abdul Rahman Khalili received a caution in the 30th minute.
In the 33rd minute, Hammarby's Gustav Ludwigson was able to get his name on the scoresheet. He scored to make it 1-0 for the home team and gave the team the lead. After the goal, the atmosphere at Tele2 Arena improved, and the players continued to fight for their teams.
Before halftime, Hammarby's Aimar Sher also received a warning in the 44th minute. Just before the halftime break, Jesper Modig from Varbergs BoIS FC also received a caution.
At halftime, Hammarby made a substitution where Jeppe Andrup Andersen came on for Abdul Rahman Khalili. However, it would take until the 60th minute for Varbergs BoIS FC to make their first substitutions. Jon Birkfeldt replaced Luke Le Roux, and Rasmus Cronvall replaced Alibek Aliev.
After another minute, Varbergs BoIS FC made yet another substitution, with Gustaf Norlin coming on for Tashreeq Matthews. Hammarby then responded with a substitution in the 66th minute, where Darijan Bojanic replaced Aimar Sher.
In the 71st minute, Varbergs BoIS FC's Keanin Ayer received a warning, and in the 77th minute, Hammarby's Alexander Kacaniklic also received a caution.
During the final minutes of the match, both Hammarby and Varbergs BoIS FC made additional substitutions. Hammarby substituted Gustav Ludwigson for Imad Khalili in the 78th minute. Varbergs BoIS FC made two substitutions in the 80th minute, with Sebastian Nanasi replacing Albin Winbo and Erion Sadiku replacing Joakim Lindner.
When the referee blew the final whistle, the score was still 1-0 in favor of Hammarby. Despite both teams fighting hard throughout the match, neither was able to score additional goals. Hammarby could therefore celebrate the victory and move up to 9th place in the table, while Varbergs BoIS FC maintained their 5th place.