Allsvenskan 2020
Varbergs BoIS FC - AIK (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-19 at 14:30
Venue: Påskbergsvallen
It was an intense and goal-rich match between Varbergs BoIS FC and AIK in the Allsvenskan. The match was played on Sunday afternoon at Påskbergsvallen in front of an empty stadium due to restrictions. The referee for the match was Fredrik Klitte, assisted by Niklas Nyberg and Andreas Svensson.
Before the match, Varbergs BoIS FC was in fourth place in the table while AIK was in ninth place. Both teams were looking for three points to climb the table.
It was AIK that took the lead in the 12th minute. Henok Goitom scored his third goal of the season after an assist from Jakob Haugaard. AIK had a good start and controlled the game in the early stages of the match.
But Varbergs BoIS FC responded quickly. In the 23rd minute, Hampus Zackrisson equalized for the home team after an assist from Keanin Ayer. The goal energized Varbergs BoIS FC, and they began to create more chances in the match.
Both teams made several substitutions in the second half to strengthen their squads. AIK brought on Robin Tihi and Heradi Rashidi in the 65th minute, while Varbergs BoIS FC substituted in Albin Winbo, Anton Liljenbäck, and Gustaf Norlin in the 68th and 69th minutes.
In the 75th minute, AIK retook the lead through Paulos Abraham, who received an assist from Heradi Rashidi. AIK seemed to have control over the match and tried to keep Varbergs BoIS FC away from dangerous goal-scoring opportunities.
But Varbergs BoIS FC did not give up and fought hard to come back. In the 89th minute, they were awarded a penalty, and Astrit Selmani made no mistake, putting the ball into the net. This was Selmani's fourth goal of the season and secured a draw for his team.
AIK received a warning in the 90th minute when Karol Mets was shown a yellow card.
The match ended 2-2, and both teams shared the points. Varbergs BoIS FC held onto their position in fourth place in the table while AIK remained in ninth place. It was an exciting match that offered many goals and chances for both teams.