Allsvenskan 2020
Varbergs BoIS FC - Mjällby AIF (1 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-16 at 19:00
Venue: Påskbergsvallen
It was an exciting match between Varbergs BoIS FC and Mjällby AIF at Påskbergsvallen in Allsvenskan. The match took place on Thursday evening in front of an empty arena, with zero spectators in the stands due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The referee trio consisted of Victor Wolf as the main referee, assisted by Daniel Gustavsson and Tobias Wärn.
Before the match, Mjällby AIF was in sharp form with four straight victories, while Varbergs BoIS FC was in fourth place in the table. Both teams were eager to continue their positive results and fought hard throughout the match.
In the 36th minute, Mjällby AIF's Jesper Gustavsson received a yellow card from the referee after a tough tackle on an opposing player. Mjällby AIF chose to make three substitutions at halftime to change the course of the match. Viktor Gustafson came on for David Batanero Puigbó, Jacob Bergström replaced Besard Sabovic, and Moses Orwohicho Ogbu came on for Mamudu Moro.
In the 53rd minute, Varbergs BoIS FC's Joakim Lindner received a yellow card for a wrestling situation on the field. Just four minutes later, Luke Le Roux also received a yellow card. Both teams were focused on playing hard and tackling aggressively.
In the 60th minute, Varbergs BoIS FC opted to make two substitutions. Adama Fofana replaced Keanin Ayer, and Albert Ejupi came on for Luke Le Roux. Meanwhile, Mjällby AIF made a substitution, with Alexander Johansson replacing Robin Tranberg and Erion Sadiku coming in for Albin Winbo.
In the 62nd minute, Mjällby AIF's Jesper Löfgren received a yellow card for a reckless tackle. Just a few minutes later, Adama Fofana from Varbergs BoIS FC received a yellow card for his hard play.
In the 90th minute, Mjällby AIF's Moses Orwohicho Ogbu received a yellow card. But it was Varbergs BoIS FC that ultimately took the lead and won the match. Astrit Selmani scored the goal from a penalty, marking his third goal of the season. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Varbergs BoIS FC.
In the first minute of injury time, Varbergs BoIS FC chose to make their final substitution. Tashreeq Matthews came on for Gustaf Norlin. In the third minute of injury time, Mjällby AIF's Joel Nilsson received a yellow card after a tough tackle.
After the match, Varbergs BoIS FC remained in fourth place in the table, while Mjällby AIF stood in sixth place. Both teams are now vying for continued success in upcoming matches.