Allsvenskan 2020
Helsingborgs IF - IFK Göteborg (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-11-08 at 17:30
Venue: Olympia, Helsingborg
Helsingborgs IF faced IFK Göteborg in an exciting Allsvenskan match at Olympia in Helsingborg. Despite the lack of spectators due to prevailing restrictions, both teams gave their all on the pitch in hopes of securing three points.
As expected, it was a tough and closely contested match between two teams that needed a win to improve their standings. Helsingborgs IF had not won in their last five matches, while IFK Göteborg had lost their last three.
The match started without any clear goal-scoring opportunities from either team. Both teams struggled to maintain control of the ball and create dangerous attacks.
In the 33rd minute, the long-awaited goal came, and it was IFK Göteborg who took the lead. Emil Holm became the hero of the match as he scored with a header following a nice assist from Tobias Sana. The score held until the end of the match, allowing IFK Göteborg to celebrate three vital points.
At halftime, Helsingborgs IF made a substitution, bringing on Ravy Tsouka-Dozi in place of Mohammed Abubakari to change the game and chase an equalizer.
Despite their attempts to get back into the match, it was IFK Göteborg who controlled the play and resisted Helsingborgs’ attacks.
In the 56th minute, Joseph Ceesay received a yellow card for Helsingborgs IF, and in the 62nd minute, Alex Timossi Andersson also received a yellow card.
Both teams made several substitutions to freshen up their squads and bring in new players with fresh energy. IFK Göteborg's Pontus Wernbloom came on for Alexander Farnerud, and Robin Söder replaced Sargon Abraham in the 63rd minute.
In the 72nd minute, IFK Göteborg's Kristopher Da Graca received a yellow card, and in the 74th minute, Hosam Aiesh entered the field as Giorgi Kharaishvili left for IFK Göteborg.
Helsingborgs IF continued to hunt for an equalizer, substituting Alhaji Gero for Max Svensson in the 60th minute, and Andreas Landgren replaced Adam Eriksson in the 76th minute to increase their offensive threat.
In the 85th minute, both teams made substitutions as Sebastian Eriksson replaced Tobias Sana for IFK Göteborg, and Shkodran Maholli came on for Alex Timossi Andersson for Helsingborgs IF.
At the end of the match, Emil Holm received a yellow card in the 88th minute for IFK Göteborg, and in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Brandur Hendriksson Olsen received a yellow card for Helsingborgs IF.
When the referee blew the final whistle, IFK Göteborg emerged victorious with a score of 1-0. The result meant that Helsingborgs IF remained at the bottom of the table, while IFK Göteborg climbed up to 13th place.