Allsvenskan 2020
IK Sirius FK - Helsingborgs IF (3 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-13 at 19:00
Venue: Studenternas
**Match Report**
It was an exciting match between IK Sirius FK and Helsingborgs IF in the Allsvenskan on Thursday night. The match was played in front of an empty arena at Studenternas. Referee Mohammed Al-Hakim was assisted by his assistants Mahbod Beigi and Mark Josef.
Before the match, IK Sirius FK had not won in their last five matches, while Helsingborgs IF was second to last in the table. In other words, both teams needed a victory to get back on the winning track.
Just 13 minutes into the match, the first warning was issued, and it was Helsingborgs IF that received it. Mohammed Abubakari was cautioned by the referee.
In the 15th minute, IK Sirius FK took the lead in the match. Stefano Holmquist Vecchia scored his seventh goal of the season from a free kick, prompting the audience, although none were present, to cheer. The score was 1-0 to IK Sirius FK.
IK Sirius FK received another warning in the 18th minute. Tim Björkström was cautioned by the referee.
In the 21st minute, IK Sirius FK extended their lead. Nahom Girmai Netabay found the net for the third time this season, with Mohammed Khalid Saeid providing the assist. The score was now 2-0 to IK Sirius FK.
Helsingborgs IF received a warning in the 42nd minute when Brandur Hendriksson Olsen received a yellow card.
Just before halftime, Helsingborgs IF made a substitution. Alhaji Gero came on to replace Brandur Hendriksson Olsen.
At halftime, IK Sirius FK also made a substitution. Hjalmar Ekdal came on and Tim Björkström went off.
Just five minutes into the second half, IK Sirius FK extended their lead further. Nahom Girmai Netabay scored his fourth goal of the season with Stefano Holmquist Vecchia providing the assist. The score was now 3-0 to IK Sirius FK.
IK Sirius FK received a warning in the 60th minute when Nahom Girmai Netabay received a yellow card.
After an hour of play, Helsingborgs IF made their first substitution. Anders Degn Randrup came on to replace Joseph Ceesay.
IK Sirius FK also made a substitution in the 63rd minute. Adam Ståhl came onto the pitch, and Elias Andersson went off.
Helsingborgs IF received another warning in the 65th minute. Anders Degn Randrup was cautioned.
In the 69th minute, Helsingborgs IF made two substitutions. Noel Mbo and Alhaji Gero came on, while Max Svensson and Joseph Ceesay went off. Just a minute later, Helsingborgs IF scored their consolation goal. Alex Timossi Andersson scored, assisted by Alhaji Gero. The score was now 3-1 to IK Sirius FK.
IK Sirius FK made their last substitution in the 70th minute when Johan Karlsson came on and Stefano Holmquist Vecchia went off.
Helsingborgs IF made two substitutions in the 83rd minute. Casper Widell and Ludvig Carlius came on to replace Alex Timossi Andersson and Armin Gigovic.
IK Sirius FK made their final substitution in the 84th minute. Laorent Shabani came on and Yukiya Sugita went off.
The match ended with a victory for IK Sirius FK, with a score of 3-1. After the match, IK Sirius FK was in 7th place in the table, while Helsingborgs IF remained second to last.