Allsvenskan 2020
Falkenbergs FF - IF Elfsborg (1 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-11-07 at 15:00
Venue: Falcon Alkoholfri Arena
Match report:
It was an exciting match between Falkenbergs FF and IF Elfsborg at the Falcon Alcohol-Free Arena in Allsvenskan. Although there were no spectators present due to the current circumstances, the teams provided entertainment for those watching the match from home in front of their TVs.
IF Elfsborg started the match strong and took the lead already in the 16th minute. It was a well-deserved lead when Rasmus Alm scored his seventh goal of the season this time around. Johan Larsson provided the assist, and IF Elfsborg was up 1-0 on the scoreboard.
Just five minutes later, the visiting team doubled their lead. Jeppe Møldrup Okkels was the scorer this time, while Per Frick provided the assist. It now looked like it was going to be a tough match for Falkenbergs FF.
In the second half, Falkenbergs FF tried to get back into the game, and in the 57th minute, they were rewarded. Marcus Klingenberg Mathisen scored from a free kick, reducing the score to 1-2. The home team had now found a glimmer of hope.
The match became more intense, and both teams fought hard to score more goals. This resulted in several cautions, first for Jeppe Møldrup Okkels of IF Elfsborg and then John Chibuike of Falkenbergs FF.
But despite Falkenbergs FF's efforts, IF Elfsborg managed to find the net again. Simon Olsson scored his third goal of the season and increased IF Elfsborg's lead to 3-1, which also became the final result.
Both teams made several substitutions throughout the match, with Anton Wede and Edi Sylisufaj coming on for Falkenbergs FF, while Jacob Ondrejka and Samuel Holmén entered for IF Elfsborg. Referee Fredrik Klitte also had his hands full and handed out several cautions during the match.
The match was evenly contested and intense, but IF Elfsborg proved to be the stronger team this time. It was an important victory for them, while Falkenbergs FF will need to work hard to secure points in the upcoming matches.