Allsvenskan 2020
Varbergs BoIS FC - BK Häcken (1 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-13 at 19:00
Venue: Påskbergsvallen
BK Häcken demonstrated their superiority in the match against Varbergs BoIS FC at Påskbergsvallen on Thursday evening. Although the match was played in front of empty stands due to Covid-19 restrictions, both teams were determined to give their all.
The match started intensely, and it didn't take long before the first warning was issued to Varbergs BoIS FC's Jesper Modig in the fourth minute. BK Häcken were the first to score when Leo Bengtsson headed the ball into the net in the 26th minute, assisted by Erik Friberg. This was Bengtsson's fourth goal of the season.
BK Häcken continued to dominate and extended their lead in the 31st minute when Ahmed Yasin found the back of the net with an assist from Leo Bengtsson. Varbergs BoIS FC got the chance to reduce the deficit with a penalty in the 38th minute, and Astrit Selmani kept his nerves steady, scoring his seventh goal of the season.
After the goal, Varbergs BoIS FC made a substitution in the 38th minute, bringing on Gideon Mensah for Adama Fofana.
The second half continued with intense play from both teams. Gustaf Norlin from Varbergs BoIS FC received a warning in the 48th minute.
BK Häcken made their first substitution in the 64th minute when Viktor Lundberg replaced Daleho Irandust. After that, it was Alexander Faltsetas' turn to receive a yellow card for BK Häcken in the 68th minute.
BK Häcken continued to dominate, and Alexander Faltsetas scored his fourth goal of the season in the 71st minute, assisted by Leonard Zuta.
Varbergs BoIS FC brought on Alibek Aliev and substituted Tashreeq Matthews in the 73rd minute. Astrit Selmani received a warning for Varbergs BoIS FC in the 74th minute.
BK Häcken made two substitutions in the 78th minute. Johan Hammar came on for Alexander Söderlund, and Gustav Berggren replaced Erik Friberg.
Varbergs BoIS FC made a triple substitution in the 80th minute. Robin Tranberg, Alexander Johansson, and Albin Winbo replaced Luke Le Roux, Jesper Modig, and Erion Sadiku.
BK Häcken ended the match with a substitution in the 90+1st minute, when Adam Andersson came on for Leo Bengtsson.
When the referee blew the whistle to end the match, it was BK Häcken who managed to hold onto their lead and won 3-1. Varbergs BoIS FC's streak of six consecutive matches without a victory continues, while BK Häcken remains in fifth place in the standings.