Allsvenskan 2020
Helsingborgs IF - IK Sirius FK (1 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-17 at 19:00
Venue: Olympia, Helsingborg
Match report:
Helsingborgs IF faced IK Sirius FK in an exciting Allsvenskan match at Olympia in Helsingborg. Despite the match being played on a Monday evening and without an audience due to the current circumstances, the teams delivered an entertaining soccer game.
In the seventh minute, the home team took the lead when Mikkel Diskerud pushed the ball into the net. The goal came after a nice assist from Martin Olsson, putting Helsingborgs IF in the driver's seat.
After the goal, several tough duels followed, and in the 27th minute, Alex Timossi Andersson received a yellow card for Helsingborgs IF. Shortly thereafter, Anders Degn Randrup also received a yellow card, highlighting the intense and physical nature of the match.
Towards the end of the first half, IK Sirius FK managed to find their way back into the match. Stefano Holmquist Vecchia became the goal scorer, equalizing to 1-1 in the 42nd minute. Yukiya Sugita provided the assist, and IK Sirius FK once again had hope for victory.
At halftime, Helsingborgs IF made a substitution, with Ravy Tsouka-Dozi replacing Max Svensson. The teams continued to battle, and in the 52nd minute, Rasmus Jönsson received a yellow card for Helsingborgs IF, reflecting the intense atmosphere on the pitch.
Both teams made several substitutions throughout the match to give their players fresh energy. For IK Sirius FK, Laorent Shabani came on in the 73rd minute to replace Yukiya Sugita. Meanwhile, Adam Hellborg was substituted for Johan Karlsson, and Karl Larson was replaced by Adam Ståhl.
In the 76th minute, Helsingborgs IF also made a substitution, bringing on Ludvig Carlius for Joseph Ceesay. At the same time, Daniel Jarl was replaced by Hjalmar Ekdal for IK Sirius FK. Daniel Jarl had previously received a yellow card for IK Sirius FK.
With only nine minutes left in the match, Helsingborgs IF brought on Alhaji Gero to strengthen the attack, replacing Rasmus Jönsson. Mikkel Diskerud also received a yellow card in the 82nd minute, illustrating the hard fight that was ongoing.
In the 89th minute, IK Sirius FK had the chance to take the lead from the penalty spot. Mohammed Khalid Saeid was confident in his shot and placed the ball into the net. The goal marked Saeid's fourth of the season and gave IK Sirius FK a 2-1 lead.
Helsingborgs IF desperately tried to equalize before the end of the match, and in the 90th minute, Noel Mbo came on for Anthony van den Hurk. Despite this, they couldn't find the back of the net again, and the match ended with a victory for IK Sirius FK.
After the match, Helsingborgs IF remains at the bottom of the table, while IK Sirius FK consolidates its position in sixth place. It was a well-played match where both teams fought hard, but in the end, it was IK Sirius FK that could take home the three points.