Allsvenskan 2020
Varbergs BoIS FC - Helsingborgs IF (1 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-09-21 at 19:00
Venue: Påskbergsvallen
Helsingborgs IF delivered an impressive performance as they defeated Varbergs BoIS FC with a final score of 1-3 in the Allsvenskan on Monday evening. The match was played at Påskbergsvallen in a spectator-free arena in accordance with Covid-19 protocols.
It was Varbergs BoIS FC that opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Gustaf Norlin, who netted his fifth goal of the season. It seemed like the home team would maintain their lead, but Helsingborgs IF were not going to give up so easily.
In the 41st minute, Alex Timossi Andersson equalized, scoring his fourth goal of the season with assistance from Armin Gigovic. This led to a balanced first half, where both teams tried to control the game.
Just before halftime, Varbergs BoIS FC's Gideon Mensah received a warning, followed by a crucial goal for Helsingborgs IF in the second minute of stoppage time. Anthony van den Hurk converted a penalty and scored his seventh goal of the season, giving the away team a lead of 1-2 at the halftime break.
In the second half, both teams came out with a quick tempo and played physically. Robin Book from Varbergs BoIS FC received a warning in the 46th minute, followed by a yellow card for Helsingborgs IF’s Mikkel Diskerud in the 63rd minute.
Both coaches made substitutions to inject new energy into their teams. Albert Ejupi and Keanin Ayer came on for Varbergs BoIS FC, while Andreas Landgren replaced Alex Timossi Andersson for Helsingborgs IF.
In the 81st minute, Helsingborgs IF extended their lead to 1-3 through Rasmus Jönsson, assisted by Andreas Landgren. This was Jönsson's third goal of the season and cemented the away team's victory.
Towards the end of the match, both teams made further substitutions to manage the game and conserve energy for upcoming matches. Varbergs BoIS FC brought on Albin Winbo, Erion Sadiku, and Sebastian Nanasi, while Shkodran Maholli and Marcus Olsson came in for Helsingborgs IF.
Despite persistent defending from Varbergs BoIS FC and some dangerous chances, Helsingborgs IF managed to maintain their lead and completed the match with a 1-3 victory, marking their eighth win of the season.
Adam Ladebäck was the referee for the match, with Daniel Wärnmark and Marcus Lundgren Klitte as assistant referees. Both teams left the field with lessons to learn and are preparing for their upcoming challenges in the Allsvenskan.