Allsvenskan 2020
IF Elfsborg - Mjällby AIF (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-09-17 at 19:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Match report: IF Elfsborg - Mjällby AIF (2-2)
It was an exciting match between IF Elfsborg and Mjällby AIF in the Allsvenskan on Thursday evening. The match was played at Borås Arena in front of zero spectators due to current circumstances. The referee for the evening was Granit Maqedonci, assisted by Niklas Nyberg and Daniel Yng.
Mjällby AIF started the match strongly, taking the lead in the eighth minute through an own goal by IF Elfsborg. Mjällby played the ball into the penalty area, and after a misjudgment from an Elfsborg player, the ball found its way into the net. A tough start for the home team.
IF Elfsborg quickly rallied, and in the eleventh minute, they equalized. Johan Larsson became the match hero as he placed the ball into the net after a fine pass from Simon Olsson. The score remained 1-1 until halftime, and both teams went into the break on equal terms.
During the halftime break, Mjällby AIF made a substitution, bringing in Eric Björkander for Jesper Löfgren. Once again, Mjällby started the second half strongly and pressed Elfsborg. In the 65th minute, Max Watson received a yellow card for Mjällby after a tough tackle.
It was IF Elfsborg that managed to take the lead again in the 66th minute. Jesper Karlsson scored from the penalty spot, marking his eleventh goal of the season. The home team took the lead at 2-1, increasing the pressure on Mjällby.
IF Elfsborg made two substitutions after the goal. Jeppe Møldrup Okkels came in for Samuel Holmén, and Simon Strand replaced Rami Kaib in the 68th minute. Mjällby received two yellow cards in the 74th and 75th minutes, first for Eric Björkander and then for David Batanero Puigbó.
Mjällby kept fighting, and in the 79th minute, they were rewarded. Besard Sabovic scored after a nice assist from David Batanero Puigbó. Sabovic got his third goal of the season, making it 2-2 on the scoreboard.
IF Elfsborg made their final substitution in the 80th minute when Jacob Ondrejka came in for Rasmus Alm. The match became increasingly intense, and in the 86th minute, Besard Sabovic received a yellow card for Mjällby.
Towards the end of the match, it became tense on the field, and in the first minute of stoppage time, IF Elfsborg's Sivert Nilsen received a yellow card. However, neither team was able to score again, and the match ended 2-2.
It was a well-played match where both teams delivered and each earned a point. IF Elfsborg continues to be at the top of the Allsvenskan, while Mjällby AIF continues to fight to secure their place in the upper part of the table.