Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Göteborg - Helsingborgs IF (1 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-15 at 19:00
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
IFK Göteborg faced Helsingborgs IF in an intense match at Gamla Ullevi in the Allsvenskan. Despite not a single spectator being present due to the current circumstances, the teams provided excitement and entertainment right up until the final whistle.
The match started strong for the home team, IFK Göteborg, and they took the lead as early as the 11th minute. Giorgi Kharaishvili found the net after a fine assist from Sargon Abraham. This early goal allowed Göteborg to take command of the match, demonstrating their readiness to defend their position in the league table.
Helsingborgs IF, however, fought hard to get back into the game, and Mikkel Diskerud received a yellow card in the 21st minute. This was a sign that Helsingborg was desperate to earn points from this match.
Before the second half, Helsingborgs IF decided to substitute Rasmus Jönsson, bringing in Brandur Hendriksson Olsen in an attempt to change the game’s momentum. Despite this, it was still IFK Göteborg that continued to dominate, and in the 60th minute, Brandur Hendriksson Olsen also received a yellow card.
Both teams made several substitutions towards the end of the match, trying to make a difference, but it was ultimately Helsingborgs IF that managed to score the decisive goal. In the 90th minute, Assad Al Hamlawi found the net after an assist from Adam Eriksson. This goal secured a point for the visiting Helsingborgs IF and showcased their fighting spirit and determination not to give up.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, allowing both teams to share the points. IFK Göteborg thus maintains its tenth place in the standings, while Helsingborgs IF, despite the point, remains at the bottom. It was a match that displayed intense play and strong emotional turmoil on the field, even though no supporters were present to experience it live.