Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Göteborg - Varbergs BoIS FC (1 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-10-04 at 17:30
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Match report:
On Sunday, October 4th, IFK Göteborg faced Varbergs BoIS FC in an exciting match at Gamla Ullevi. Unfortunately, there was no audience present to witness the game, but that did not stop the players from providing entertainment.
Referee Victor Wolf blew the whistle to start the match at 17:30, and both teams showed from the outset that they were ready to do everything to win.
It didn’t take long before a warning was issued. In the 27th minute, Varbergs BoIS FC's Jon Birkfeldt received a caution from the referee after a tough tackle. The play continued and both teams had their chances, but it wasn’t until the 39th minute that the first goal arrived.
It was IFK Göteborg that celebrated after an elegant header from August Erlingmark. It was Erlingmark's third goal of the season, and he could thank Tobias Sana for the assist. IFK Göteborg now led 1-0.
At halftime, Varbergs BoIS FC decided to make a number of substitutions. Keanin Ayer, Robin Tranberg, Anton Liljenbäck, and Albin Winbo came on while Junes Barny, Robin Book, Adama Fofana, and Albert Ejupi left the field.
The second half began intensely and cautions were handed out at both ends. First, André Calisir received a warning for IFK Göteborg in the 47th minute, and then Astrit Selmani received a caution for Varbergs BoIS FC in the 52nd minute. Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi also received a caution for IFK Göteborg in the 53rd minute, demonstrating that the atmosphere on the field was heated.
The players continued to battle and both teams had opportunities to extend or level the score, but neither managed to add any further goals. IFK Göteborg chose to make some substitutions to refresh the team. Kristopher Da Graca and Sargon Abraham came on in the 71st and 75th minutes, while Patrik Karlsson Lagemyr and Alexander Farnerud left the pitch.
Varbergs BoIS FC also made a substitution in the 80th minute, bringing on Erion Sadiku instead of Gideon Mensah.
Time was running out, and with just a few minutes left in the match, IFK Göteborg also opted to substitute a player. Emil Holm replaced Yahya Kalley in the 84th minute.
The match concluded with a warning to IFK Göteborg’s Tobias Sana in the 88th minute, marking the last event of the game. The final score held, and IFK Göteborg won 1-0.
It was a tough and thrilling match between IFK Göteborg and Varbergs BoIS FC. Both teams fought hard, but it was IFK Göteborg's August Erlingmark who decided the match with his goal in the first half. With this result, IFK Göteborg climbed the standings and moved closer to the top, while Varbergs BoIS FC returned home without any points.