Allsvenskan 2020
Falkenbergs FF - Helsingborgs IF (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-19 at 17:30
Venue: Falcon Alkoholfri Arena
Falkenbergs FF welcomed Helsingborgs IF to Falcon Alcohol-Free Arena in an exciting match on Sunday evening. Before the match, Falkenbergs FF had not managed to win in their last six matches and were sitting at the bottom of the table. Helsingborgs IF were just above Falkenberg in the standings, making the match even more important for both teams.
The match started at 5:30 PM, and the spectators had to follow the game from home as the stadium was empty due to Covid-19 restrictions. The referee for the evening was Kaspar Sjöberg, assisted by Tobias Wärn and Mark Josef.
Already early in the match, in the fourth minute, Falkenbergs FF took the lead through Edi Sylisufaj. This was Sylisufaj's third goal of the season, and John Björkengren provided the assist. Falkenbergs FF had thus started the match in the best possible way and created early momentum.
In the 36th minute, the first substitution of the match was made when Karl Söderström replaced Jacob Ericsson for Falkenbergs FF. The second substitution for Falkenberg came just at the start of the second half when Melker Nilsson was brought on for Tobias Helldén. Helsingborgs IF also made a substitution early in the second half. Mohammed Abubakari replaced Brandur Hendriksson Olsen to bring change to the team.
In the 61st minute, Anthony van den Hurk from Helsingborgs IF received a warning from the referee. It was a tough match, and the referee had to set limits for the players. In the 64th minute, Helsingborgs IF made their second substitution when Rasmus Jönsson replaced Anders Degn Randrup.
In the 65th minute, Falkenbergs FF made their second substitution. Matthew Jimmy David Garbett came on for Edi Sylisufaj, who left the pitch as a goal scorer. It didn't take long before Falkenbergs FF increased their lead to 2-0 with an own goal from Helsingborgs IF in the 66th minute.
In the 72nd minute, Helsingborgs IF made two substitutions simultaneously. Alhaji Gero and Assad Al Hamlawi replaced Max Svensson and Noel Mbo to strengthen the team’s offensive power. Falkenbergs FF received their first warning in the 73rd minute when Carl Johansson was shown a yellow card by the referee. The match became increasingly intense, with the pace picking up as the final minutes approached.
In the 81st minute, Helsingborgs IF reduced the deficit through Anthony van den Hurk, who scored following an assist from Assad Al Hamlawi. Helsingborgs IF fought to get back into the match, and in the 83rd minute, Falkenbergs FF received their second warning when Marcus Klingenberg Mathisen received a yellow card.
With only five minutes left of regular time, Falkenbergs FF made their final substitution. Mohammad Ahmadi came on for Christoffer Carlsson. The match transitioned into a thrilling finale with both teams fighting to decide the outcome in their favor.
However, it was Helsingborgs IF who would have the final word. In the 90th minute, Anders Lindegaard scored for Helsingborgs IF with an assist from Martin Olsson. This goal led to a final score of 2-2, meaning both teams shared the points.
After the match, it was clear that Falkenbergs FF still hadn't managed to win in seven consecutive games and remained at the bottom of the table. Helsingborgs IF, on the other hand, secured a point and maintained their position just above Falkenberg. The match offered plenty of excitement and emotions, and both teams can take away positive elements for their upcoming matches.